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 mottled ...

The zoo says Kassy and her puppies arrived at the Zoo the day after the painted dog puppies were born. She immediately accepted the painted dog puppies as if they were her own and began to nurse and ...

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. Attempting to Film African Wild Dogs in the Flooded Okavango ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Known for its brightly ...

As a great queen once sang in 2011, “women run the world.” This is true even in the animal kingdom, where females often lead the group. From insects to apex predators, female-led species are strong, ...

The African wild dog is one of Africa's most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilizing vast, remote territories to remain out of sight. Current ...

Three sisters braved lions, crocodiles, poachers, raging rivers and other dangers on a 1,300-mile transnational effort to forge a new dynasty. By Natalie Angier The three sisters knew they had to ...

DENVER — The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance said on Tuesday that it recently euthanized one of its African wild dogs. Tilly, who was 11 years old, was showing increasing signs of discomfort, ...

Neil R Jordan is a Conservation Biologist at the Taronga Conservation Society Australia, and is an honorary research associate with Botswana Predator Conservation. He receives funding from Natural ...

The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight. Current ...