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The African Wild Dog

The African Wild Dog, also known as the painted dog due to its beautifully multi-colored coat, is a unique and fascinating creature! Sporting large, bat-like ears and a body that's lean and muscular, these canines are built for endurance hunting in the vast landscapes of Africa. They're highly sociable creatures that live in packs, and have a positively toothy smile, boasting an impressive count of 42 teeth!

African Wild Dog - Animal Matchup
African Wild Dog
Size30-40 inches (76-102 cm) at the shoulder
Weight44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
SpeedSpeed: 44 mph (71 km/hr)
Key StrengthStamina and teamwork during hunts
Biggest WeaknessSmaller size compared to other predators
Scientific NameLycaon pictus
FamilyCanidae
HabitatSavannas, grasslands, and woodlands
GeographySub-Saharan Africa
DietCarnivorous, primarily hunting antelopes and other ungulates
Lifespan10 years - 12 years
African Wild Dog - Animal Matchup

The African Wild Dog

The African Wild Dog, also known as the painted dog due to its beautifully multi-colored coat, is a unique and fascinating creature! Sporting large, bat-like ears and a body that's lean and muscular, these canines are built for endurance hunting in the vast landscapes of Africa. They're highly sociable creatures that live in packs, and have a positively toothy smile, boasting an impressive count of 42 teeth!

Fun Fact: African Wild Dogs use their oversized ears, looking like satellite dishes, to keep track of pack members through verbal communication when they're spread out during hunts.

African Wild Dog
Size30-40 inches (76-102 cm) at the shoulder
Weight44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
SpeedSpeed: 44 mph (71 km/hr)
Key StrengthStamina and teamwork during hunts
Biggest WeaknessSmaller size compared to other predators
Scientific NameLycaon pictus
FamilyCanidae
HabitatSavannas, grasslands, and woodlands
GeographySub-Saharan Africa
DietCarnivorous, primarily hunting antelopes and other ungulates
Lifespan10 years - 12 years

African Wild Dog Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the African Wild Dog and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

African Wild Dog vs Coyote

Fun Fact: Unlike many carnivores, African Wild Dogs let their young eat first at mealtime, showing off their strong sense of family values!

Fun Fact: African Wild Dogs are one of the most efficient hunters in the wild kingdom, with a successful hunt rate of 80%, which is far greater than the 30% success rate of lions.