Picture courtesy of L.J. Erasmus
Wild Dog
*Endangered species
Shoulder height: 65cm
Mass: 24 to 30 kg
Gestation: about 60 days
They have a poor reputation in the way that they kill their prey, but here follows a short explanation for that.
Wild dogs lack strong jaws and teeth as well as sharp claws.
Their hunting method are as follows:
One or two dogs will chase the prey while the others trail. The chase usually starts in a straight line, but when the dogs draw closer and capture becomes imminent, they start to zigzag. This action makes it easy for the dogs in the rear to 'cut corners' and reach the prey before the leading dogs.
They have considerable stamina and a chase can vary from a few hundred meters to 3 kilometers and more. Their speed varies from 50 km/h to 65 km/h. They cover great distances in a day and in doing so, they trot along at about 8 km/h.
They have a well-ordered social structure and can be found in packs of up to 30 to 40. Very good eyesight.
Diet: from small to large mammals and domestic stock. Parents regurgitate food for the litter.
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