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 ...

The Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana is looking after a trio of pups. Not just any pups, they are called African painted dogs and are an endangered species.

A breed of African lion hound originating from South Africa and Zimbabwe in the 1600s, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a cross between the European breeds of Dutch colonizers and the ridge-backed ...

Description: This is a dog lover's introduction into one of if not my favorite breed. The boerboel, aka the South African Mastiff, is a highly intelligent dog with keen instincts for guarding and ...

African wild dogs weigh 40 to 79 pounds with males slightly heavier than females. They are 30 to 43 inches in length and stand 24 to 30 inches at shoulder height with females slightly larger. The ...

Six African painted dog pups were recently born at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, zoo officials announced this week.

When was the African Wild Dog available to collect in Adopt Me? The African Wild Dog was available during a six-month period between mid-July 2023 and early January 2024.

The African wild dog has been left without habitat to naturally disperse and breed. Scientists will set up the first-ever sperm bank to inseminate wild dogs and ensure that the species survives.

While African painted dogs usually live with a pack of like-minded predators in the wild, the canine that is taking care of them at the zoo is a golden retriever.

How does a pack of African wild dogs make the decision that it is time to hunt? One study found that packs vote on a hunt by sneezing.

Three endangered African painted dog pups were born at the zoo on Sept. 28. The pups are living behind the scenes, but zoo officials say they may make their public debut soon.