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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Canidae |
| Genus | : | Lycaon |
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| 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! |