African wild dogs are carnivores always thought to hunt in packs. But new DNA analysis has found they also eat small birds ...

African wild dogs weigh 40 to 79 pounds with males slightly heavier than females. They are 30 to 43 inches in length and stand 24 to 30 inches at shoulder height with females slightly larger.

A groundbreaking study has used DNA metabarcoding to analyze the diet of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus), uncovering surprising prey species. This method provides a more precise understanding of ...

Damien Boyd Bertrand Paul Paris receives funding from Morris Animal Foundation, Roger Willliams Park Zoo and Fresno Chaffee Zoo. He is affiliated with James Cook University, the Institute for ...

August 23 - African wild dogs can’t take the heat. That’s according to a new study, released by ZSL, opens new tab – the organisation I lead. Our scientists have modelled how the species ...

African wild dogs might use facial expressions to communicate with each other as they hunt in packs on the savanna. Arno Meintjes via Flickr under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED Puppy-dog eyes are irresistible.

Monet, a 6-year-old endangered African wild dog who enjoyed cuddling with her siblings, has died at ZooTampa. Screengrab from ZooTampa's Facebook post A pack of painted dogs at a Florida zoo is ...

The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight.

The African wild dog is one of Africa's most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilizing vast, remote territories to remain out of sight.

The African wild dog is one of Africa's most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight.