Lycaon pictus

Length: 76-112 cm (30-44")

Tail: 30-41 cm (12-16")

Weight: 18-36 kg (40-80 lb.)

Status: endangered; less than 10,000 remain

Habitat: Wild dogs are found in woodlands, scrub brush and grasslands. They were once widespread across Africa but their range is fragmented due to eradication programs.

Role: carnivore

Food: Wild dogs only eat mammals. They target the most common medium-sized antelopes (14-45 kg or 31-100 lb.) in their range. They will also hunt smaller game such as rabbits.

Predators: lions and spotted hyenas