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A feature of the African wild dog is their unusually large ears. Large, rounded ears give them excellent hearing and helps keep them cool under the African sun.

The African wild dog belongs to the same family as jackals, foxes, coyotes, wolves, and dingoes. They are frequently mistaken for hyenas, and have been called 'striped hyenas.'", "Fierce Competition:

African wild dogs are one of the most successful hunters in Africa. Their unique markings tend to make the pack look 10 times larger than it is, and this both confuses prey and helps the pack when hunting.

They catch their prey 70-90% of the time, compared with lions who are only successful 30-40% of the time. They can also kill their prey quicker than a lion.", "Let's work together.

African wild dogs are strategic hunters and team players. They work well as a pack and employ a number of clever hunting techniques. When a potential meal is spotted the dogs will drop their heads to make themselves look unthreatening to their prey.

They communicate with each other via a series of high-pitched vocal sounds, and signal which direction to go in with their ears.

They also turn hunting into a relay race, each taking turns to run after the prey.", "A Good Morning Kiss:

In the early morning the pack makes a series of chirping bird-like sounds, and run-around rubbing shoulders and leaping over each other.

They appear to 'kiss' one another, licking each other's mouths.

This behavior is a social ritual and bonding session, which generates excitement and energy in the pack before they go out to hunt.", "A dog race.

The African wild dog can run over 30 miles per hour. They can keep up a fast pace for distances of 3 miles.

They also have very long legs and a lanky frames, which contribute to their speed and endurance. They weigh up to 80 pounds and can measure between 30-38 inches long.", "Alias!

The African wild dog has many popular names, including the Cape hunting dog, painted dog, and tri-colored dog.

This is a result of their unique fur and markings, which can be best described as a pattern of splotches and splashes of different shades of brown and white.

Each dog has a unique and individual set of markings, much like a giraffe.", "Can't take them anywhere.

The African wild dog has poor table manners. They tend to swallow meat in large chunks.

When they return to the pack, they regurgitate food for young pups and dogs that were not in the hunt.

Their prey includes mammals much larger than themselves such as wildebeest, and antelopes.", "Only the strong survive.

The female African wild dog can have up to 21 pups in one litter. The mother introduces newborn puppies into the pack one at a time.

If any of the pups are in ill health, other members of the pack kill them. The African wild dog has a life span of about 10 years in the wild, and 14 years in captivity.", ];