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African Wild Dog – Lycaon Pictus
Known as African wild, painted, or Cape hunting dogs, these endangered canines closely resemble wolves in their pack-oriented social structure.
Fast Facts:
- Type: Mammal
- Diet: Carnivore
- Average life span in the wild: Up to 11 years
- Size: 29.5 to 43 in (75 to 110 cm)
- Weight: 39.5 to 79 lbs (18 to 36 kg)
- Group name: Pack
- Protection status: Endangered
- Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:
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