Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Lycaon
Scientific Name: Lycaon pictus
Common Name: African Wild Dog
Other Name(s): Hunting Dog, Painted Dog, Painted Wolf
Group: Mammal
Number Of Species: 1
Location: sub-Saharan Africa
Habitat: Open plains and savanna
Colour: Grey, Black, White, Brown, Tan, Gold, Red
Skin Type: Fur
Size (L): 75cm - 110cm (29in - 43in)
Weight: 17kg - 36kg (39lbs - 79lbs)
Top Speed: 72kph (45mph)
Diet: Carnivore
Prey: Antelope, Warthog, Rodents
Predators: Lions, Hyenas, Humans
Lifestyle: Crepuscular
Group Behaviour: Pack
Life Span: 10 - 13 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity: 12 - 18 months
Gestation Period: 70 days
Average Litter Size: 8
Name Of Young: Pup
Age Of Weaning: 3 months
Conservation Status: Endangered
Estimated Population Size: Less than 5,000
Biggest Threat: Habitat loss
Most Distinctive Feature: Four toes on each foot rather than five
Fun Fact: Also known as the painted dog!
