81. Predator Conservation Trust: Wild Dog Information They are the second most endangered large carnivore in Africa. African wilddogs are not listed on CITES, despite being critically endangered. http://www.predatorconservation.com/wild dog.htm

AFRICAN WILD DOG AFRICAN WILD DOG also known as Cape Hunting Dog also known as African Painted Dog also known as African Wolves Scientific name: Lycaon Pictus DESCRIPTION Wild Dogs are in a genus of their own and are instantly recognisable with their mottled coat patterns and large ears. They are medium sized carnivore that can weigh up to 30 kg, with the males very slightly larger than the females. Wild Dogs stand at 60-75cm at the shoulder. PREY Wild Dogs are very proficient hunters and prey on a variety of medium sized antelope like springbok and kudu, but are able to take much larger animals. They are capable of speeds up to 64kph and although their quarry can reach higher speeds the key to the wild dogs' success is their endurance. They can pursue their prey for a long period at speed making them very effective predators. Group hunting enables them to bring down and kill prey many times their size. GROUP STRUCTURE Wild Dogs are very social and live in packs. The packs can be as small as a pair or as large as 30 adults and their pups. The most high ranking female of the pack is normally the only member of the pack to have pups although 2 or 3 other females may breed if conditions are right. The other members of the group assist with the rearing of the young by bring food back to the mother and her pups once they are weaned. Male and female siblings may remain in the pack but they often leave to form a pack of their own with an unrelated group.

82. The African Wild Dog The African wild Dog is one of the most endangered species of carnivores,and populations have declined dramatically over the past three decades. http://www.nczoo.org/conserv/wild_dog.html

Photo by Don Cohen Noel T. Brown Habitat Utilization and the Impact of Diseases on the Decline of African Wild Dog ( Lycaon pictus ) Populations in Northern Cameroon The African Wild Dog is one of the most endangered species of carnivores, and populations have declined dramatically over the past three decades. Wild dogs have disappeared from 25 out of the 39 countries where they had formerly been recorded. Only six populations are thought to number more than 100 animals, and the total population is between 1000 and 5000 wild dogs in 600-1000 packs. Most wild dogs are in the southeast of Africa and only small populations remain in west and central Africa. At the current rate of decline the species could be extinct in the next 20 to 40 years. Primary causes of decline are habitat fragmentation caused by expanding human populations, killing dogs thought to be threats to domestic livestock, and transmission of diseases such as rabies and canine distemper from domestic dogs into wild populations. With the exception of the Niokolo-Koba National Park in southeast Senegal, little is known about the remnants of the African wild dog populations that may still be present in West Africa. Niokolo-Koba may offer one of the best hopes for a potentially viable West African population. Wild dogs have also been reported from Gashaka Gumti National Park. Another possibility for a viable population is a newly discovered group of dogs around Faro National Park in Cameroon, which is close to Gashaka Gumti National Park where dogs were reported in 1997.

83. Welcome To Shamwari Game Reserve In The Heart Of The Malaria Free Eastern Cape S The African wild dog is the most endangered predator one of three mammals on themost endangered list in Southern Africa, the others being the Roan Antelope http://www.shamwari.com/newstemplate.asp?id=54

84. Wild Dog The wild Dog is one of Africa s most endangered mammal species. Thewild Dog is one of Africa’s most endangered mammal species. http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_wild_dog.html

Main Kruger National Park Kruger National Park Main Camps Berg-en-Dal Camp Crocodile Bridge Camp ... Honeymoon Safaris Wild Dog Introduction Under natural conditions, Wild Dogs occur in low population numbers as a consequence of large territories. The Wild Dog is one of Africa’s most endangered mammal species. Various factors contribute to this poor conservation status. The main contributory factor to the decline in population numbers is persecution by mankind, until recently even within conservation areas. Other factors are diseases like rabies and distemper where Wild Dogs came in contact with domestic animals. Genetic inbreeding may be the possible cause of the Kruger National Park Wild Dog’s life expectancy of only six years. Appearance This carnivore is a member of the dog family, and measures 750mm at the shoulders. Males are slightly larger than females and weigh 20-30 Kg as adults. It has a blotchy yellow, black and white coat. Each individual has a unique coat pattern, which makes it possible to identify every individual in a population with certainty. Diet Wild Dogs prey mainly on small to medium sized animals, of which the

85. African Wild Dog Once distributed throughout subSaharan Africa, wild dogs are now highlyendangered with less than 500 dogs living in 600-1000 packs. http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~nhi708/treasure/wilddog/

The African Wild Dog Lycaon pictus The African wild dog is a unique and important species quite unrelated to the domestic dog. Wild dogs are highly social carnivores that hunt in packs of 20-30 animals. They eat mainly medium-sized antelope such as impala but can take prey as large as buffalo. Each pack is nomadic within a large 500km squared range. In most packs, only one dog and bitch breed each year producing a single litter of up to 25 pups. Pups are fed by the rest of the pack who regurgitate meat for them. Once distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa, wild dogs are now highly endangered with less than 500 dogs living in 600-1000 packs. The causes of their decline have been: habitat loss persecution by farmers diseases from domestic dogs competition with lions and spotted hyaenas The museum diplays include a wild dog prepared by Roland Ward, arguably the greatest taxidermist ever!

86. GCC: Tony Fitzjohn/George Adamson African Wildlife Preservation Trust -- Wild Do In 1995, the Trust made history by launching East Africa s first captive breedingand translocation program for the critically endangered African wild Dog. http://www.gcci.org/mkomazi/mkomazi_dog.html

African Wild Dog Breeding Program More Information Go to the Mkomazi Web Site Introduction History Rhino Sanctuary ... 1999 Newsletter In 1995, the Trust made history by launching East Africa's first captive breeding and translocation program for the critically endangered African Wild Dog. This project began in August 1995 with the arrival of 25 wild dog pups from three different packs on the Masai Steppe, an area where the local Masai pastoralists poison wild dogs in retaliation for killing livestock. At Mkomazi, the pups immediately settled into their new home, where they now live together in a complex of spacious compounds. All have been inoculated against canine distemper, rabies, parvovirus and leptospirosis, and have had microchips painlessly inserted beneath their skin, so that individual dogs from the different family groups can be identified. The programs first litter of six puppies were born in March 1997. A joint release/introduction program with the Kenya Wildlife Services has taken place in Tsavo National Park, integrating four males from the captive program with Mkomazi, with four wild caught females with hunting experience from Kenya. This has been a partial success and similar programs will continue in larger national parks in Tanzania where the dogs will have the greatest chance of success.

87. Cheetah Conservation Foundation This foundation plays a vital role in the channeling of public funds toCheetah, wild Dog and other endangered animal conservation programs. http://www.cango.co.za/cheetah.htm

THE CHEETAH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION Reg No. 2001/013062/08 FRN 016-885 "To promote and fund the conservation of the cheetah and other endangered species through captive breeding, behavioural research and public awareness." LOSING THE RACE FOR SURVIVAL The Cheetah, one of the worlds most fascinating and beautiful cats, is in danger. Highly specialised, the Cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth, achieving an incredible top speed of 120 kilometers per hour. Michelle with Stormy, 6 month old cheetah Sadly, this ability which is used for hunting, has placed the Cheetah in direct competition with man because in order to achieve these high speeds, the Cheetah requires open flat land - the same land man required by man for agriculture. This loss of habitat linked to low reproduction success, caused by poor gene diversity, has reduced the Cheetah numbers to less than 10 000 worldwide. IT WAS TIME TO INTERVENE... Situated in Oudtshoorn, a town in the Cape Province of South Africa, is popular Cango Wildlife Ranch, founded in 1985. This centre, now ranked amongst the top Cheetah facilities in the world, has concentrated on the plight of the Cheetah, the Wild Dog, as well as other endangered animals and has tackled their situation in two ways.

88. Denver Zoo - Animals And Plants - Mammals - Hunting Dog, Arctic Wolf, Leopard In the wild they feed on antelopes and small The African hunting dog is ENDANGEREDbecause of loss disease due to contact with domestic dogs; and persecution http://www.denverzoo.org/animalsplants/mammal02.htm

African Wild Dog (African Hunting Dog) Lycaon pictus The African Hunting Dog, also called the African Wild Dog or the Cape Hunting Dog, inhabits limited areas of east and southern Africa, mainly areas with low human population densities. They live in the savanna, bush and woodlands. These animals are 24-30 inches at the shoulder and weigh 44-80 pounds. The coat is of short coarse hair in an irregular pattern of tan, black and white patches. The pattern is unique for each individual. They have a slender body with long legs and only 4 toes on the front feet rather than the usual 5. They have a long tail with a white tip, large and rounded ears, and large shearing teeth. African hunting dogs live in packs consisting of a breeding pair and non-breeding adults. The social behavior is similar to wolves. They are diurnal, most active early and late in the day. They need a large home range and average 2 kills a day; they are only 70-80% successful in catching prey. In the wild they feed on antelopes and small mammals. At the zoo they are given commercial meat diet plus bones. Only the Alpha male and female breed. An average litter of 10 pups is born in an underground den after gestation of 69-73 days. The mother guards and cares for the pups while the rest of the pack hunts and brings back and regurgitates food for her and, after weaning, for the pups as well. Pups are weaned at 5 weeks but dependent for 12-14 months. Mature males stay with the pack but females leave. Longevity is 9-10 years.

89. African Wild Dog Or Cape Hunting Dog Persecution, disease and reduction in habitat has caused a marked decreasein wild dog populations and they are considered an endangered species. http://www.wildcam.com/guides/critter.jsp?animalid=56

90. Further Information About Dholes It has some excellent footage of wild dogs in Periyar Reserve, southern India. A reviewof the biology of the dhole or Asiatic wild dog (Cuon alpinus Pallas). http://www.cuon.net/dholes/refs.htm

Further Information Films Reading Web Sites Films Naresh Bedi's film, "the Whistling Hunters" (BBC Wildlife on One, 1989) provides a good introduction to the dhole! It has some excellent footage of wild dogs in Periyar Reserve, southern India. Recently a new Wildlife On One film has been made by the BBC entitled "India's Wild Dogs: the Wild Bunch". It contains superb action shots and close up footage of dholes in Kanha National Park, central India. There are also rare and captivating scenes of golden jackals hunting as a pack, and of interactions between dholes and tigers. Much of this fine camera work is credit to the late film maker, "Chip" Housman, as well as Hugh Miles. The Wild Bunch was first broadcast on 1/10/00. Like the Whistling Hunters before it, there was little mention of the dhole's threatened and declining status. Some Scientific Papers and Books Because there have been so few detailed studies on the dhole, relatively little has been written on the subject. Below are a few of the key references that helped in writing this web site. The book by M.W. Fox is recommended for those without a scientific background, and the paper by J. Cohen provides a concise review (though lacking some more recent information). Cohen, J. (1977). A review of the biology of the dhole or Asiatic wild dog (

91. Green Clippings - Eight Wild Dogs For KZN Park means for their continued survival. The wild dog is the most endangeredmammal species in Africa. It is estimated that there are http://www.greenclippings.co.za/gc_main/article.php?story=20030813144405390

92. Save The Prairie Dog Information about every issue concerning the BlackTailed Prairie dogs and efforts to save them. RMAD) boldly began protecting prairie dogs and their homes all animals including prairie dogs http://www.prairiedogs.org/

Search: Rocky Mountain Animal Defense (RMAD) 2525 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80302 (720) 565-9096 (fax) info@rmad.org Why Save the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog? In 1995, Rocky Mountain Animal Defense (RMAD) boldly began protecting prairie dogs and their homes. Our first action stopped a killing contest north of Denver. People kill prairie dogs in urban/suburban areas, on ranches and farmlands, and on public lands. "If the prairie dog goes, so goes an entire ecosystem. Prairie dogs create diversity. Destroy them and you destroy a varied world." ~ Terry Tempest Williams Features NEW! Test your prairie dog knowledge with our online learning module Update: RMAD appeals to Colorado Supreme Court in wildlife poisoning lawsuit Bites and Kisses : who's harming and who's helping prairie dogs Action Alerts : Help with prairie dog relocations in Boulder

93. African Wild Dog (Lycaon Pictus) Although there are many conservation efforts in place to try to save this severelyendangered species, native people view the African wild dog as a pest, often http://www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/African_Wild_Dog.asp

Home Zoo Mammals Meat-Eaters ... The Dog Family :African Wild Dog Click Here to Use This Photo Profile Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Lycaon Species: pictus Height: 24 - 31 inches Length: 30 - 43 inches Weight: 35 - 79 lbs Offspring: 2 - 20 Life Span: 10 years Top Speed (Ground): 40 mph African Wild Dog Lycaon pictus African wild dogs have colorful calico coats of black, yellow, and white. They have big, round ears in proportion to their head size. They are the continent’s most endangered predators . There is an estimated total population of only 4,000-5,000 African wild dogs. African wild dogs hunt gazelles, warthogs, antelopes, springboks, wildebeest, zebras, and other grazing animals. They generally hunt sick and elderly animals within a heard. The African wild dogs live in the South African plains in special parks and reserves. Because they risk becoming extinct, the reserves provide the dogs a safer breeding habitat. African wild dogs were once common in virtually every environment in southern Africa, except in rain forests and deserts. But human urbanization and diseases from domestic dogs have drastically reduced the African wild dog populations. Although there are many conservation efforts in place to try to save this severely endangered species, native people view the African wild dog as a pest, often hunting or trapping them. There is an estimated 4,000-5,000 African wild dogs left. African wild dogs are very social in nature. They communicate and greet one another through vocalizations, body posture, and licking. They have a ritualized midday greeting of squeaking and thrusting their muzzles into one another's faces. The dogs stick close together in packs of 8-20 and are very nurturing towards their young, elderly, and sick. For example, puppies and old or injured pack members are always allowed to eat first. African wild dogs are the most social of any mammals and remain with the same pack for their entire life.

94. African Wild Dog - Lycaon Pictus Their only predators are humans. The African wild dog is on the IUCN s endangeredspecies list and studies are being done on its conservation. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/african_wild_dog.htm

African Wild Dog Common Names: African Hunting Dog Genus: Lycaon Species: pictus The African wild dog lives in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. They are mostly found in the African plains; they do not live in jungle areas. They also live in parts of Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, and in the Transvaal of South Africa. The savanna is an open grassland dotted with trees. The grass can grow to be 3 to 6 feet tall. The average The African wild dog's scientific name literally means painted wolf. Their fur is colored with red, brown, black, yellow, and white areas. Each animal has a different pattern of colors. The African wild dog has short fur. The fur on their muzzle is black and the end of their bushy tails are white. Their ears are very large and rounded. Their muzzle is short and they have powerful jaws. They have a thin, long body, and muscular legs with only four toes on each foot, because their dew-claw is missing. The African wild dog's over all body length is between 75 and 100 cm (29 and 39 in), and they stand between 61 and 78 cm. (23 and 30 in.) at the shoulders. Their tail is between 30 and 90 cm. (12 and 15 in.). They weigh 18 to 36 kg (37 to 79 pounds). The males and females are about the same size. The African wild dog is the largest dog in Africa, and the only member of the Lycaon genus.

95. CDC - Distemper Outbreak And Its Effect On African Wild Dog Conservation species. The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is a highly endangeredcarnivore found in Africa south of the Sahara. Its population http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol8no2/01-0314.htm

Past Issue Vol. 8, No. 2 February 2002 Download Article PDF Help Feedback EID Home ... Suggested Citation Dispatch Distemper Outbreak and Its Effect on African Wild Dog Conservation Marco W.G. van de Bildt,*† Thijs Kuiken,*† Aart M. Visee,‡ Sangito Lema,§ Tony R. Fitzjohn,§ and Albert D.M.E. Osterhaus*† *Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre, Pieterburen, the Netherlands; †Institute of Virology, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; ‡The African Wild Dog Foundation, Schiedam, the Netherlands; and §Wildlife Preservation Trust Fund, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania In December 2000, an infectious disease spread through a captive breeding group of African wild dogs ( Lycaon pictus ) in Tanzania, killing 49 of 52 animals within 2 months. The causative agent was identified as Canine distemper virus (CDV) by means of histologic examination, virus isolation, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction analysis, and nucleotide sequencing. This report emphasizes the importance of adequate protection against infectious diseases for the successful outcome of captive breeding programs of endangered species. The African wild dog ( Lycaon pictus As part of a conservation plan for the African wild dog, a captive breeding program was established in 1995 at Mkomazi Game Reserve, Tanzania, under the auspices of the Government of Tanzania. A founder group of 25 animals was divided into four breeding packs, each housed in a separate fenced enclosure. The founder members and captive-born pups were vaccinated against canine distemper with a vaccine successfully used in seals (

96. Wild Dog Links more. Painted Wolf Profile of the African Hunting Dog. EndangeredAfrican wild Dog American Museum of Natural History. The African http://www.groomingschool.com/wild_dog.htm

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97. Endangered Page 1 The increasing human population have brought the domestic dog in contact with thewild dog giving them canine distemper All species of the Boa are endangered. http://home.earthlink.net/~chidusty5/page1.html

African Wild Dog The African Wild Dog lives in Africa south of the Sahara. The wild dog is a pack hunter. There used to be 100 dogs in a pack but now there are an average of 10 with only 4,000 to 5,000 wild dogs remaining. They are able to chase their prey for about an hour if they need to. In the pack only on pair of dogs mate. The others help care for the young. This makes reproduction very slow. Human encroachment has reduce their range. Range, meaning how big an area the occupy. As the prey disappears so do the dogs. The dogs are regarded as pests and have been shot and poisoned. The increasing human population have brought the domestic dog in contact with the wild dog giving them canine distemper and rabies. Boa Constrictor The Boa Constrictor is found in Central and South America. You can find them in the rain forest, desert, open savana and in cultivated fields. There are over 50 species of the Boa Constrictor. They grow to be 10 to 14 feet long. They are nocturnal hunters. The Boa bear their young live. They can have up to 64 babies and the babies

98. African Wild Dog Conservation It is one of the few African carnivores to be given the IUCN classification ofEndangered Species. The African wild dog is nomadic, and has a home range of http://www.afrikeye.net/Conservation/AWDC/wild_dogs.htm

African Wild Dog Conservation Much of the information on these pages has been written by Kellie Leigh, the project director, and is used with her kind permission. Background More Information Background The decline of the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) has accelerated over the last thirty years, attributable to loss of habitat and prey, and persecution by man. Once found all over sub-Saharan Africa, wild dogs were even sighted in the snows of Kilimanjaro. Now there are only three to five thousand dogs left in Africa, less than the number of white rhino. Of the 39 countries known to have had populations of dogs in the past, only 6 now hold significant numbers. It is one of the few African carnivores to be given the IUCN classification of Endangered Species. The African wild dog is nomadic, and has a home range of several hundred square kilometres in vegetation such as that found in the Lower Zambezi National Park. Because of this behaviour, they are always found in low densities wherever they still exist. Their natural dispersal mechanisms, in which they may travel hundreds of kilometres to find new mates, have been restricted, as once the dogs leave protected areas such as National Parks they are persecuted. Once they enter areas with high human populations they encounter several main threats: illegal game snaring; road kills from fast moving traffic, shooting and poisoning if the dogs enter farming areas (they are still often eradicated as vermin although legally protected in Zambia); and diseases from domestic dogs such as rabies and canine distemper which have caused local extinctions in other wild dog populations. Inside National Parks dogs face competition from other large carnivores, which can force them into unprotected areas. Lions kill both adults and pups, and hyenas can steal kills and reduce the feeding success of the dogs by harassment, which reduces the dogs' ability to raise pups.

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