By comparing the genome of wild African savannah elephants with those of 261 domesticated mammals such as dogs, cats and horses, the scientists identified 79 genes linked to domestication in other ...

But there’s another predator, less famous yet exceptionally efficient, that outperforms them all when it comes to successful ...

The African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf or Lycaon pictus, ... This results in direct persecution, with many dogs being killed to protect domestic animals. Diseases.

African wild dogs have the same well-developed eye muscles that domestic dogs use to make their signature pleading faces, a recent study finds Sarah Kuta - Daily Correspondent May 28, 2024 ...

African painted dogs usually live in large packs with unique social dynamics and vocalizations in the wild, according to the zoo. The success of a litter depends on how well the pack works ...

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

The eyebrows of the African wild dog have scientists wondering whether other canine species besides domestic dogs can make the irresistible “puppy-dog eyes” expression ...

Previous research revealed that humans and disease spread by domestic dogs were to blame for 44 percent of African wild dog deaths and the climate crisis could be the tipping point for a species ...

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 ...