African Wild Dog (Explore)
The wild dog is South Africa’s most endangered carnivore and the second most endangered in Africa after the Ethiopian wolf. The current population of wild dogs in South Africa is estimated at less than 400. This one is a member of a pack seen on the road between Phalaborwa and Mopani Rest camp. The dog's Latin name means "painted wolf", referring to the animal's irregular, mottled coat, which features patches of red, black, brown, white, and yellow fur. Each animal has its own unique coat pattern, and all have big, rounded ears. They are extremely efficient hunters.
African Wild Dog (Explore)
The wild dog is South Africa’s most endangered carnivore and the second most endangered in Africa after the Ethiopian wolf. The current population of wild dogs in South Africa is estimated at less than 400. This one is a member of a pack seen on the road between Phalaborwa and Mopani Rest camp. The dog's Latin name means "painted wolf", referring to the animal's irregular, mottled coat, which features patches of red, black, brown, white, and yellow fur. Each animal has its own unique coat pattern, and all have big, rounded ears. They are extremely efficient hunters.