The African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf or Lycaon pictus, is a remarkable creature that roams the grasslands and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its striking coat of ...

African wild dogs can’t take the heat. That’s according to a new study, released today by ZSL – the organisation I lead. Our scientists have modelled how the species will go extinct as ...

Over the course of a year, "Dogs in the Wild" filmmakers filmed over 22 wild dog species across six continents. African Wild Dogs were one of the toughest species to film due to the flooded ...

Known for its impressive 90% hunting success rate, the African Wild Dog stands as one of Africa's most efficient and dangerous predators. Unlike lions and cheetahs, these canines rely on their ...

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.

Many exciting things can occur when you’re driving down a road in Kruger National Park in South Africa. The park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, wild dogs, lions ...

Hamilton Zoo farewelled its only African wild dog, Romeo, on Thursday. The team put him down after noticing a gradual loss of mobility because of spinal disease. “Given Romeo’s age – almost ...

A lone baboon found itself surrounded by a pack of African wild dogs in a rare encounter. It had to find a way out.

African Wild Dog Hunting Strategies: Wearing Down Prey A lone African wild dog is not nearly as dangerous a threat as they are in packs.