African wild dog
E31841
The African wild dog is a highly social, endangered African canid known for its mottled coat, cooperative hunting, and complex pack dynamics.
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
carnivore
→
endangered species → mammal → species of canid → |
| activityPattern |
diurnal or crepuscular
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| class |
Mammalia
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| coatColor |
black
→
brown → white → |
| coatPattern |
mottled
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| commonName |
African hunting dog
→
African wild dog → painted dog → painted wolf → |
| communication |
scent marking
→
vocalizations → |
| conservationAction |
anti-poaching measures
→
disease control in domestic dogs → protected area management → |
| diet |
carnivorous
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|
| digitNumber |
four toes on each foot
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|
| dominantBreeders |
alpha male and alpha female
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|
| earShape |
large rounded ears
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| family |
Canidae
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|
| genus |
Lycaon
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|
| geographicRangeTrend |
declining
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|
| habitat |
open woodland
→
savanna → semi-desert → |
| huntingStrategy |
cooperative pack hunting
→
endurance pursuit → |
| IUCNStatus |
Endangered
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|
| kingdom |
Animalia
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|
| limbMorphology |
long legs
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|
| litterSize |
often 6–16 pups
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| nativeTo |
East Africa
→
Southern Africa → parts of Central Africa → sub-Saharan Africa → |
| order |
Carnivora
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| packSize |
typically 6–20 individuals
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|
| phylum |
Chordata
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|
| preysOn |
gazelles
→
impala → medium-sized ungulates → wildebeest calves → |
| primaryThreat |
habitat loss
→
human persecution → infectious disease → |
| reproductiveSystem |
cooperative breeding
→
|
| scientificName |
Lycaon pictus
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|
| socialBehavior |
alloparental care of pups
→
cooperative hunting → highly social → |
| socialStructure |
pack-living
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|
| taxonRank |
species
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|
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Mana Pools National Park
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habitatFor |