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