Quick answer
African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
Key takeaway
African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
African Wild Dog conservation status
African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) is recorded here as Endangered. Global categories summarise extinction risk; regional populations can be safer or worse than the headline label.
Threats facing african wild dogs
Habitat loss around Savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, hunting or persecution, climate pressure, and conflict with people are common drivers. Exact ranking of threats varies by region.
Outlook for African Wild Dog populations
Where monitoring exists, trends track protected-area quality and enforcement. Fragmented groups need corridors and genetic exchange to avoid local extinction.
What actually helps
Support verified conservation programmes, cut demand for illegal wildlife products, and protect habitat. Tourism helps only when operators follow ethical wildlife standards.
Physical traits and behaviour
African Wild Dogs typically reach about 1.1 m in length and 25 kg in weight, with top speeds near 60 km/h. Africa's cooperative pack hunter. Daily activity, social structure, and seasonal movements reflect pressures in their native environment.
Diet and ecological role
African Wild Dogs feed on carnivore — antelope, warthog, and medium-sized mammals. Foraging shifts with season and local abundance. As mammals, they influence food webs — controlling prey, dispersing seeds, or shaping habitat through feeding and movement.
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African Wild Dog FAQs
Are african wild dogs endangered?
African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
What is the scientific name of the african wild dog?
Lycaon pictus — used in research and conservation listings for african wild dogs.
What do african wild dogs eat?
African Wild Dogs eat antelope, warthog, and medium-sized mammals, with seasonal and regional variation in Savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa.
Where do african wild dogs live?
They are associated with Savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. Local presence depends on food, cover, and human land use.
What is the conservation status of african wild dogs?
Listed in our guides as Endangered. Check the IUCN Red List and national assessments for the latest formal category.