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The dhole ( / doʊl / dohl; [2] [3] Cuon alpinus) is a canid native to Central, South, East and Southeast Asia. It is genetically close to species within the genus Canis, [4] : Fig. 10 but distinct in several anatomical aspects: its skull is convex rather than concave in profile, it lacks a third lower molar [5] and the upper molars possess ...
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Gestation: 60 to 62 days Number of young at birth: 3 to 4 is common; up to 12 possible Age of maturity: Fully grown at 1 year; sexually mature at about 3 years old
Length: About 3 feet (almost 1 meter) Height: 20 inches (50 centimeters) at shoulder Weight: Females, 22 to 29 pounds ( 10 to 13 kilograms): males, 33 to 44 pounds (15 to 20 kilograms) Tail length: 15 to 18 inches (40 to 45 centimeters)
The dhole makes some extraordinary sounds: it can whistle, scream, mew, and even cluck like a chicken. The whistling sound the dhole is known for is so distinct, it can be used to identify individual animals. A dhole can jump over 7 feet (2.1 meters) straight up into the air. When hunting as a pack, dholes can catch prey over 10 times their own bod...
Learn about the dhole, a highly elusive and skilled jumper that lives in packs and hunts cooperatively in Asia. Find out how the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is involved in dhole conservation and research.
Jul 12, 2010 · Learn about the dhole, an endangered wild dog species that lives in Asia and has a distinctive bushy tail and vocalizations. Find out how the dhole hunts, communicates, and relates to other canids and predators.
Dholes are endangered wild dogs native to Asia that hunt in packs and use vocalizations to communicate. Learn about their appearance, behavior, reproduction, and threats from human activities.
Learn about the dhole, a medium-sized wild dog native to Asia, with distinctive features, social behavior, and hunting strategies. Find out its classification, habitat, diet, threats, and conservation status.
Dhole is a wild carnivore of the dog family that lives in central and southeastern Asia. It hunts in packs of up to 30 individuals and preys on various mammals, including deer, sheep, tigers, and bears.
Learn about the dhole, a canid native to Asia that lives in packs and hunts cooperatively. Find out its appearance, distribution, behavior, diet, mating habits, and conservation status.
