Wednesday, 11 September 2013

The Dhole

 
 
Dhole



The Dhole (Cuon alpinus)

 
also called the Asiatic wild dog or Indian wild dog, is a species of canid native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the only extant member of the genus Cuon, which differs from Canis by the reduced number of molars
and greater number of teats.
 

Dholes are found is south and south east asia
The Canidea Family
 
 
Prey animals
include chital, sambar, muntjac, mouse deer, swamp deer, wild boar, gaur, water buffalo, banteng, cattle, nilgai, goats, Indian hares
 
Conservatuin Status
 
 
Natives kill them for protecting the stock
 

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