Dhole- Indian Wild Dog
In my previous 3 posts , I mention about Asiatic Lions, Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow leopard . All are endangered species and all are members of Big Cat family . After cats, it is time for " Dog Family ". Introduction Part The dhole is a canid native to Central, South and Southeast Asia. Other English names for the species include Asiatic Wild Dog, Indian Wild Dog, Whistling Dog, Red Dog, Red Wolf and Mountain Wolf. Characteristics Adults may weight over 18 kg, with females usually weighting 4.5 kg lesser than males. It stands 17-22 inches at the shoulder and measures three feet in body length. Like the African dogs, its ears are rounded rather than pointed. It has 6-7 pairs of teats, sometimes eight. The general tone of the fur is reddish, with brightest hues occurring in winter. Social and Territorial Behaviour Dholes are more social than grey wolves, and have less of a dominance hierarchy, as seasonal