41. Andrew Maykuth Online | Maykuth.com a great day, said Ann van Dyk, head of the De wildt endangered Species BreedingCenter, the South African organization that has been breeding wild dogs for 20 http://www.maykuth.com/Africa/dogs201.htm

Andrew Maykuth Online The Philadelphia Inquirer February 1, 1998 Saving wild dogs that few admire African packs were long reviled. Their protectors have critics, too. D ERDEPOORT, South Africa - The five calico dogs with big ears eagerly paced inside their compound, sniffing the freshly killed impala that humans had left outside as bait. When the gate opened, three of the African wild dogs bounded to freedom at Madikwe Game Reserve, not barking but making high-pitched, twittering noises at the prospect of dinner. The dogs had not been fed in three days. The two other dogs, despite their blood lust, refused to leave the compound. They were suspicious of nearby vehicles. The vehicles carried conservationists, who saw more than enough in the three dogs' rush to freedom to fill them with hope for the reintroduction of one of Africa's most endangered carnivores. The African wild dog, also known as the painted hunting dog because of its multicolored coat, once roamed much of sub-Saharan Africa. The dogs now number fewer than 3,000 because of near-extermination by humans. There are fewer hunting dogs than white rhino. Conservationists consider the dog to be as threatened as the better-known leopard or cheetah. ``It's really a great day," said Ann van Dyk, head of the De Wildt Endangered Species Breeding Center, the South African organization that has been breeding wild dogs for 20 years and raised the three fearless dogs released last week.

42. The Cheetah Is Currently Endangered Due To Pressures From Human Encroachment On Camp and Old Mondoro have the option, given prior notice and availability, to havethe unique opportunity to accompany Kellie to track the wild dogs for a http://www.chiawa.com/pages/africanwilddogcons.htm

PROTECTION THROUGH AWARENESS (Chiawa Camp had 19 wild dog sightings in 2002, compared with 12 sightings in 2001 and 9 sightings in 2000). If you would like to know more about conservation and AWDC’s efforts, log on to www.afrikeye.net

43. IOL : A Chance To See Wild Dogs In Action wild dogs are highly endangered which is all the more reason to appreciatethe increase in the wild dog population at Kwando. The http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=587&art_id=ct20030727124111482T253801&se

44. Investigate Biodiversity - The World Conservation Union lists wild dogs as endangered on its Red List ofendangered species but Tico told me he thinks their status could be raised to http://investigate.conservation.org/xp/IB/expeditions/gudigwa/day4/issues.xml

CONTACT US eNEWS ABOUT IB SITE MAP ... SEARCH Expeditions: Gudigwa About the Expedition Meet the Team Dispatches Photos DAY 4: Issues Conflicts Between Man and Dog Can Communities and Wildlife Get Along? Some people naturally root for underdogs, like me. Of all the charismatic critters in Botswana that I could have hoped to see in the wild, I was really drawn to wild dogs, which are definitely not the most beloved creatures in Africa. Big round-eared, lean bodied and spotted, they look like someone flicked paint brushes at them with the colors of the bush. Unfortunately, not everyone's an admirer. Lyacon pictus probably has more enemies than friends. Cattle ranchers and villagers portray African wild dogs as expert killers who seek out domestic prey. For years, the tsetse fly (which spreads a parasite that causes sleeping sickness)prevented people from developing land around the Okavango for livestock. Man and wild dog lived far apart. Over the years, as tsetse fly eradication programs in the Okavango succeeded, more land has been turned to grazing pasture and the conflicts between communities and wildlife have increased. Wild dogs are often the victims of such run-ins. Over the years, wild dogs have barely been able to maintain viable populations. Their numbers have dwindled to less than 5,000 due to hunting, disease, poisoning, trapping and loss of habitat. Some even die in collisions with motor vehicles.

45. ABC Online Forum Subject re endangered dingos, post id 16942. (Apparently they tend to only packwhen it is breeding time, also, wheras wild dogs are more likely to hunt in http://www2b.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum-old/posts/topic16885.shtm

From: joey Subject: endangered dingos post id: 16885 from the advertiser 22 october 2001 The black dingo is endangered and needs to be protected a cattle farmer says. Terry Moody of Old Bonalbo in northern NSW says numbers of the rare black variety - the "black and tan " dingo - are steadily falling because of cross breeding with dogs and because the black dingo is often shot by mistake instead of feral dogs. Only 0.4 per cent of Australia's dingo population is thought to be pure black and tan. They are found in dark trunk tree areas. Twas news to me that we even had black and tan ones .. how ignorant :-) Maybe the dingo needs to be bred by responsible breeders to keep the line pure. Whaddaya think ? cheers jo who must go and get some work down after a delightful interlude showing a new mummy galah how to feed and care for her new baby ! The views and opinions expressed on this forum are those of the individual poster and not the ABC. The ABC reserves the right to remove offensive or inappropriate messages. ABC conditions of use statement From: Jagman Subject: re: endangered dingos post id: 16919 Hope you had fun with the Galahs. They've just come back to my farm after the Winter and I am enjoying their antics

46. African Wild Dog Increased contacts expose wild dogs to diseases such as distemper andrabies. Laws to protect this endangered animal are often ignored. http://www.nczoo.org/virtual_tour/animal_id/afr_pav_wilddog.htm

Back to African Pavilion Back to Zoo Map Back to Animal Listing Photo by Noel Brown African Wild Dog (Cape Hunting Dog) Lycaon pictus Characteristics: African wild dogs may weigh up to 80 pounds with no size variation between sexes. Each wild dog has its own unique markings of yellow, black, brown and white. Wild dogs form packs consisting of 6-20 members. They prefer large woodland areas and open plains. Diet: Reproduction: The dominant male and female dogs produce a litter of 6-8 pups. All adults in a pack help raise and feed the young. Pups are fed regurgitated food from the adults. Environmental Connections: Wild dogs need SPACE- a commodity that is fast becoming scarce due to human population growth and widespread changes in land use. Their nomadic lifestyle carries them across ranges of up to 700 square miles. They hunt only for what they need and do not establish territories. Human encroachment has introduced domesticated dogs to the habitats of wild dogs. Increased contacts expose wild dogs to diseases such as distemper and rabies.

47. Wild Dog Safari The African wild Dog is one of Africa’s most endangered mammals.A population of wild dogs in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National http://www.safpar.com/mwambashi/wild_dog_osi02.htm

Lower Zambezi Intro Map Kayila Chongwe ... Packages The Wild Dog Safari, 15 – 25 July 2002 An On Safari International Special Interest Safari - Zambia A unique opportunity for your clients to meet wild dog researcher Kellie Leigh and see the dogs. The African Wild Dog is one of Africa’s most endangered mammals. A population of wild dogs in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park is the focus of an important research project and participants on this safari will be able to go into the field with the researcher. July is probably the one of the best months to observe wild dogs. The puppies usually come out of the den at this time and the pack is confined to the den site for several weeks until the pups are strong enough to follow the adults. The pack will bring food to the pups and the alpha female in the early mornings and late afternoons with wonderful opportunities for photographs. Zambia is a wildlife enthusiasts paradise, and in addition to amazing game viewing, also offers superb birdwatching with over 740 species of birds recorded to date. Naturalist and Managing Director of On Safari International leads the tour.

48. People's Trust For Endangered Species: Appeals Two highly endangered species and two highly committed people determined to savethem and both relying on us for the funds to do so wild dogs in northern Kenya. http://www.ptes.org/appeals/2001_2_coexistence.htm

Working to Preserve Wildlife for the Future Contact Us About Us Projects BAPs ... Links CONSERVATION THROUGH CO-EXISTENCE Two highly endangered species and two highly committed people determined to save them and both relying on us for the funds to do so. Although they’re working on opposite sides of the African continent, there’s one theme common to both projects; saving the animals means working with the communities that they live among, understanding and meeting their needs and trying to ensure a better future for both. Black rhinos in north west Namibia In this arid, mountainous terrain with very little rainfall and scarce natural resources, life can be hard for people and animals alike, living side by side as they do. Here, most of the huge black rhinos range among domestic stock in communal farming areas. This can result in conflict as crops are trampled and precious food for livestock is quickly consumed by the huge rhinos which weigh up to a ton each. Meeting the needs of both people and animals is, therefore, a huge challenge that must now be faced. Threat from Poaching Challenges change, of course, as time moves on. In the past, and as recently as the late 70s, the main threat to the black rhino came from poachers. Rhino horn was in great demand and fetched high prices on the black market. PTES was one of the first conservation groups to send help to protect the rhinos and has done so regularly ever since. By the mid 80s, rhino numbers had more than doubled which is, of course, excellent news. However, the threat from poaching has not entirely disappeared and vigilance is still called for. Constant patrols still operate.

49. AR-News: (Africa) On The Trail Of Africa's Endangered Wild Dogs ARNews (Africa) On the Trail of Africa s endangered wild dogs. Animalara2003at aol.com Animalara2003 at aol.com Wed Dec 31 194810 EST 2003 http://lists.envirolink.org/pipermail/ar-news/Week-of-Mon-20031229/014615.html

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50. Lekanyane Conservation Project As one farmer has put it, “nobody must tell me that wild dogs are endangered.I tell you now, the only good wild dog is a dead wild dog! http://www.lekanyane.org.bw/background/introduction.html

Introduction In June 1998 I moved from Mokolodi Nature Reserve near Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, to a village in the North western region of the Kalahari called D’kar. I was to establish a game farm and eco-tourism project on behalf of the bushmen community of this settlement. During the first months, I naturally got to know the farming community around Gantsi very well. I had to deal with farmers who were supplying the project with wildlife and other types of support. It is well known that the most important farming activity in Botswana, namely beef, plays a very important role in the livelihood of farmers and it is also the second largest contribution to Botswana’s foreign income. In the case of the majority of farmers, there is also a strong cultural connotation in the ownership of cattle, which is very hard to overlook. All these factors combined, create a recipe for disaster regarding the already diminishing endangered predator numbers in this country. The most concerning factor to the farmers is livestock losses due to predators. Animals specifically in the spotlight are Cheetahs, Lions and in particular the Southern African Wild Dog - it is not strange to hear of two to three wild dogs being shot in a month! Although the farmers are shooting a lot of these animals, only a few of them are aware of the fact that wild dogs and cheetahs are Southern Africa’s most sensitive predators and are certainly heading for extinction, even in Botswana which is considered to be the last stronghold for these species.

51. Wild Dogs & Spotted Hyaena Interactions The African wild dog Lycaon pictus is critically endangered, withonly about 5,000 animals remaining in the wild. Across a range http://www.abdn.ac.uk/zoology/wilddogs.htm

Aberdeen Zoologists show why Kleptoparasites laugh last Martyn Gorman High hunting costs make African wild dogs vulnerable to kleptoparasitism by hyaenas The African wild dog Lycaon pictus is critically endangered, with only about 5,000 animals remaining in the wild. Across a range of habitats, there is a negative relationship between the densities of wild dogs and of the spotted hyaena Crocuta crocuta. It has been suggested that this is because hyaenas act as 'kleptoparasites' and steal food from dogs. Martyn Gorman and John Speakman, togther with colleagues in the Kruger Natiuonal Park, have now measured the daily energy expenditure of free-ranging dogs to model the impact of kleptoparasitism on energy balance. The daily energy expenditures of six dogs, measured by the doubly labelled water technique, averaged 15.3 megajoules per day. They estimated that the instantaneous cost of hunting was twenty-five times basal metabolic rate. As hunting is energetically costly, a small loss of food to kleptoparasites has a large impact on the amount of time that dogs must hunt to achieve energy balance. They normally hunt for around 3.5 hours per day but need to increase this to 12 hours if they lose 25% of their food. This would increase their sustained metabolic scope to a physiologically unfeasible twelve times the basal metabolic rate.

52. WILD DOGS RETURN TO SWEETWATERS Litters normally consist of anywhere between 2 and 22 pups. wild dogs arenow endangered all over Africa, due to habitat loss and hunting. http://www.magicalkenya.com/default.nsf/0/94BDB6AFAA471A1B43256D0800462C56?opend

53. African Wildlife Foundation: News And Headlines 100 pounds. Large packs have been known to take zebras and even elands.But African wild dogs are a globally endangered species. http://www.awf.org/news/10502

ABOUT AWF Our Mission Over 40 Years of History AWF Publications A Message from Our ... Return to Headlines List AWF and Disney Partner to Save Wild Dogs 16 December 2002 They can run down antelopes under 100 pounds. Large packs have been known to take zebras and even elands. But African wild dogs are a globally endangered species. Now the Walt Disney Company Foundation and the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund are supporting an African Wildlife Foundation study that will lead to a better understanding of a “remnant” wild dog population in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania - and will help promote coexistence with local Maasai pastoral communities. Only 3,000 to 5,000 wild dogs are thought to remain in Africa. They are so rare that elephants now outnumber the continent’s wild dogs by almost 100 to one. Several years ago, an AWF-funded project confirmed the “remnant” population of perhaps 75 wild dogs in Kajiado district in the Kilimanjaro Heartland. This small but important group may represent a third of Kenya’s entire wild dog population. The wild dog’s survival as a species is threatened by habitat loss, disease and competition. Deliberate or accidental killing by people is also a major barrier to the species’ recovery. Conservationists have been at a loss to respond to the problem because they can offer farmers few alternatives to killing the troublesome wild dogs.

54. Millennium Fellowship - International Conservation The African wild dog is one of the most endangered mammals in Africa,with a total population size of 3,000 to 5,000. wild dogs http://www.sandiegozoo.org/conservation/millennium_wilddogs.html

IN THIS SECTION>> International Conservation Home CRES Projects at the Zoo and Wild Animal Park Projects in the Field ... Research Staff MORE: Panda Central Condor Ridge Conservation Outpost Kid Territory ... Millennium Fellowship Social Dynamics of African Wild Dogs Lycaon pictus Kafue National Park, Zambia, Africa The African wild dog is one of the most endangered mammals in Africa, with a total population size of 3,000 to 5,000. Wild dogs move over large areas and have home ranges that average 150 square miles (400 square. kilometers). The Zoo has established a field research station at the northern border of Kafue National Park, the second largest park in Africa. The key goal of the research program is to link up with conservation efforts in Zambia that conserve ecosystems by focusing on the life history of wild dogs. Dr. Carlson (right) received her doctorate from the University of Wisconsin in 2000 and then obtained a position as a postdoctoral research fellow at Cambridge University in England. She has conducted research on patas monkeys in Kenya and meerkats in South Africa. Her research expertise involves the evolutionary and behavioral endocrinology of cooperative breeding mammals.

55. The Zululand Wild Dog Conservation And Management Programme Karongwe) in this country. wild dogs are one of only three mammals inSouth Africa that are endangered. After an absence from KwaZulu http://www.geocities.com/michaelsomers/wilddogs/home.html

Home page Aims of the programme Projects within the programme Community work ... Donations and funding The Zululand wild dog conservation and management programme To contact us Jan Graf (project executant) Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park Research Centre P.O. Box 515 3960 Hluhluwe, RSA E-mail: janandreasgraf@webmail.co.za or Michael Somers (project leader) Department of Zoology University of Transkei Private Bag X1 5117 Umtata, RSA Cell: +27 (0)822007834 E-mail: michaelsomers@yahoo.com Numbers of wild dogs, Lycaon pictus Besides these successes in awareness we have also learned a great deal about wild dog reintroductions and this has greatly contributed to their conservation. We now have a better understanding of pack formation in bomas and the integration of introduced dogs into existing wild dog packs. The project has for the first time monitored the formation of a new pack consisting of existing and reintroduced wild dogs - obviously extremely important for their conservation. There is compelling evidence, from large conservation areas, that competition with lions is critically important to wild dog conservation. As the lion in HiP are now being monitored by the University of Natal and KZN Wildlife, continued monitoring of the wild dogs for another year will afford a very valuable opportunity to determine the relationship between these two species in small conservation areas. M. Somers

56. ENDANGERED In The Wild : North America outbreak of canine distemper brought by domestic dogs and coyotes just 10 known blackfootedferrets in the wild. in 1967 and was listed as endangered when the http://www.bagheera.com/inthewild/van_anim_ferret.htm

BLACK-FOOTED FERRET North America Unknown The rarest native mammal in the United States, the black-footed ferret is a short-legged, slender-bodied weasel. It measures just 1 1/2 feet (46 cm) nose to tail. This small carnivore once was widely distributed throughout the North American Great Plains from Alberta, Canada, south through the Rocky Mountains to the southwestern United States. The last wild black-footed ferrets were taken into captivity in 1987. Today, the ferrets have been reintroduced to a few limited areas in the state of Wyoming. Natural History The black-footed ferret is a nocturnal prowler whose fate is closely tied to that of the prairie dog. The ferret eats ground squirrels, mice, birds, and insects. It lives in burrows dug by prairie dogs, which also are its primary prey. A colony of prairie dogs 100 to 148 acres in size is necessary to support one ferret. Causes of Endangerment Killing of Prey and Habitat Loss Massive hunting and poisoning campaigns against the prairie dog, its main food source, caused the ferret to decline. Since the pioneers arrived on the Great Plains, ranchers and farmers have conducted an extensive campaign to get rid of prairie dogs, which were considered pests. Discovery of sylvatic plague in the colonies stepped up efforts to eliminate the prairie dogs. From 1900 to present, prairie dog populations plummeted to about 5 to 10 percent of their former numbers.

57. The African Dog People interested in donating money to support African wild dog research shouldcontact the endangered wildlife Trust, address below. DID YOU KNOW? http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/Envfacts/facts/african_dog.htm

The African wild dog, also known as the Cape hunting dog, is Africa's most endangered carnivore. The term endangered means that it is in danger of extinction and unlikely to survive if the factors causing its decline in numbers continue. Its endangered status is the result of direct persecution by people. The African wild dog is a gregarious, pack-living animal with behaviour similar to that of the well known wolf of the northern hemisphere. The wild dog has a similar role in nature to that of the wolf in that it removes weak and unhealthy animals from the prey population. Like the wolf, the wild dog has been persecuted unrelentlessly. The African wild dog is a slim, long-legged animal about the size of an Alsatian dog. Its coat is a dappled combination of tan, black and white - each individual having a unique pattern. They differ from true dogs and wolves in that they have only four, not five, toes on each foot. Their large rounded ears are characteristic and contribute to an extremely acute sense of hearing. LIFE IN THE PACK Wild dogs live in closely knit packs of up to 15 adults together with their young. Each pack has one dominant female and one dominant male. Usually only these two will mate and produce offspring. All pack members cooperate in the rearing of pups.

58. SchoolWorld Endangered Species Project: African Wild Dog are endangered. We looked up endangered species and we were curiosabout the African wild Dog. We had never heard of it. We think http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/species/afdog.html

African Wild Dog Submitted by Trish Battuello and Mary Anne Morris 10th Grade - Fauquier High School Warrenton, Virginia, U.S.A. African Wild Dog Source: Internet Zoological Society Photographer Unknown Description: Common Name: African Wild Dog The African Wild Dog is about 37.5-79.4 pounds. It is about 23.8-30.4 inches tall. They were described, as a "big eared dog". It is long-legged and slender, with broad skull and hyena like ears. The African Wild Dog has highly specialized hearing, teeth, and four toes instead of five on its front feet. They are swift runners that can get up to 40 miles per hour. They have a strong odor that can help the pack find individuals that have become separated. It's coat colours appear as if they are splashed with paint colours of browns, black, reds, yellows, and whites. Each coat is unique to each animal much as stripes are to zebra. No two animals coats are the same. Environment: It lives in Sfrica, South of the Sahara desert, in the savanna, grassland, or open woodlands. They live in tightly knit social groups and hunt cooperatively. They are in virtually every environment in southern Africa except for the rainforests and deserts.

59. African Wild Dog: WhoZoo The wild dog has been on the endangered species list since 1984. There arenumerous active groups involved in saving the African wild Dog species. http://www.whozoo.org/Intro98/michaelg/michgree.htm

African Wild Dog Name: African Wild Dog Scientific name: Lycaon pictus Range: South Africa and east of Sahara Habitat: Grasslands, Savannas, and Woodlands of East Africa Status: Endangered Diet in the wild: Warthogs, zebras, water bugs, ostriches, rhinos, Grants Gazelle, elephants Diet in the zoo: Carnivorous diet Location in the zoo: Not currently on exhibit Physical description Wild dogs have a canine body shape like a wolf's, but they have larger, bat like ears and white tipped tails. They have splotches of black, yellow, white, and dark brown, with no two dogs marked exactly the same. General information Wild dogs have a highly developed social structure. They live in packs that vary from 10 to 15 animals, including males, females, and young. Their packs are nomadic, and they roam across a range of 1 to 30 miles a day. Members of the pack cooperate when hunting and raising their young. Normally, only the highest ranking male and female breed. However, other pack members help protect and raise the pups. Wild dogs greet one another through vocalizations, body posture, and licking. They have a ritualized midday greeting ceremony of squeaking and thrusting their muzzles into one anther's faces. Wild dogs are vulnerable to the diseases of domestic dogs from nearby human communities. They are also threatened by ranchers and trophy hunters. Alpha female with pups courtesy of Africam Special anatomical, physiological or behavioral adaptations

60. African Wild Dog: Introduction @ 123spot small. The African wild dog is endangered. Habitat destruction threatenstheir numbers because they have large home ranges. Human http://www.123spot.com/AnimalDirectory/africanwilddogs.htm

Animal Info Clipart Quotes Breeder Listings ... Awards African Wild Dog: Introduction Physical Characteristics Social Behavior Name: Lycaon pictus Size: 18 to 36 kg (40 - 80 lbs) Mass: 24 to 31 (61 - 78 cm) shoulder height Range: South of the Sahara to South Africa Life Span: about 10 years Status: Endangered The African wild dog is also known as the African or Cape hunting dog or painted dog. There scientific name, Lycaon pictus , which means painted or ornate wolf. It is difficult to estimate exact numbers of African wild dogs left in the wild, as they are nomadic by nature. Also competition with larger carnivores such as hyenas and lions keep the African wild dog population small. The African wild dog is endangered. Habitat destruction threatens their numbers because they have large home ranges. Human encroachment also raises problems for the African wild dog, they are susceptible to domestic dog diseases such as canine distemper. Also they are at risk of getting killed in traffic. And occasionally they kill livestock putting them in danger with the farmers. Physical Characteristics Social Behavior

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