African Painted Wild Dogs Review

African painted dogs are known by different names few of them are African wild dogs, hunting dogs, African painted dogs recognized, and African wolf dog .. These dogs have the appearance of a wolf and very dangerous to humans. These Dogs  also called Cape hunting dog or painted dog, usually wanders the plains and sparse forests in sub-Saharan Africa.

Appearance: These lengthy-legged canines have just four toes on each foot, unlike other dogs, which have five toes on their front paws. Latin name of the dog means "painted wolf," referring to the animal irregular, mottled coat, which features patches of red, black, brown, white, and yellow fur. Each animal has its own unique pattern coat, and all have large rounded ears.
Where Do African Painted Dogs Live?

African Painted Dog Puppies

African wild dogs live in packs that are usually dominated by a monogamous breeding pair. The female has a litter of 2 to 20 children, who are cared for by the entire pack. These dogs are very social, and packs have been known to share food and to assist weak or ill members. Social interactions are common, and the dogs communicate by touch, actions, and vocalizations.
Eat?:African Painted Dogs hunt in formidable, packs of cooperation from 6 to 20 (or more) of the animals. Larger packs were more common before the dogs became endangered. Pack hunting antelopes and will also tackle much larger prey, such as wildebeests, particularly if the prey is ill or injured. The dogs supplement their diet with rodents and birds. As human settlements expand, the dogs have sometimes developed a taste for livestock, though significant damage is rare. Unfortunately, they are often hunted and killed by farmers who fear for their pets.
Temperature|Health Problems: African hunting dogs are in danger. They are faced with shrinking room to roam in their African home. They are also very susceptible to diseases transmitted by pets.

Latest Updates >By Don Hopey / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Officials of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium confirmed this november that a little boy was mauled to death today after falling into the African painted dog exhibit.
The incident occurred at 11:48 a.m. at the Highland Park complex, according to emergency dispatch supervisor.
A Pittsburgh police officer shot and killed one of the 11 dogs in the exhibit.Zoo President and Chief Executive Officer Barbara Baker said the child, who was about 3 years old, was on an outing with his mother when he fell over a railing and off of a mesh barrier where the painted dogs were on display.