African Wild Dogs

What are African wild dogs?

• A species of mammal from the dog family 

• A group of herbivorous animals

• A type of wild cat

• Reptiles from the lizard family

Where do African wild dogs live?

• In the rainforests of Central America

• In Sub-Saharan Africa 

• In South Asia

• In North America 

What is the typical lifestyle of African wild dogs? 

• A solitary lifestyle

• They live in pairs

• They live in large family groups 

Who rules in African wild dog pack?

• The dominant individual is usually the strongest male in the pack 

• The dominant pair – male and female 

• The youngest member in the pack 

• There are no dominant individuals in the pack 

What does gregarious mean?

• Not friendly

• Very scared 

• Very social

• Very hungry 

How many sneezes during the rally it takes to set out on a hunt?

• The number of sneezes is not important 

• 3 if dominant individual starts the rally 

• At least 10 if rally is held by low-ranking member

African Wild Dogs are...

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Scavenger

Sneezing can be a form of communication.

• True

• False

African Wild Dogs are known for their distinct coat pattern. What are the primary colors in their coat?

• Black and brown

• Orange and black

• Yellow and white

• Yellow and gray

How do African Wild Dogs typically raise their pups?

• The pups are abandoned once they are born

• Both parents stay in the den with the pups

• Only the females care for the pups

• The entire pack raises the pups together