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Painted Wolves
The 'Painted Wolf', also known as African Wild Dog, African Hunting Dog, Cape Hunting Dogs and by its scientifc name, the Lycaon Pictus,. is one of the most sociable canides. They live in large family groups and have a complex system of communication, like 'sneezing' as a form of voting!
We still no so little about them and they will soon be extinct if we don't do more to protect them. Characteristics of the Lycaon Pictus
Just a quick overview:
Lycaon Pictus vs. Dogs/Wolves
Though part of the canide family, painted wolves have some specific characteristics compared to domestic dogs and wolves. They are a species of their own and cannot interbreed with dogs or wolves.
Some of the differences include, for example:
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Almost Extinct!
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