Cora RiddleAfrican wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) are an endangered species, with an estimated population of only 6,600 adults remaining in the wild. Several factors contribute to their endangered status, including habitat loss, fragmentation, and persecution by humans. Habitat loss is a major threat to African wild dogs. Their natural habitat is the African savanna, but human …
What Do African Wild Dogs Primarily Consume?
African wild dogs are carnivores and primarily feed on medium-sized ungulates, such as impalas, gazelles, and wildebeest. They are also known to hunt larger prey, such as zebras and giraffes, and smaller prey, such as hares and birds. African wild dogs are social animals and typically hunt in packs, which gives them an advantage when …