The dhole is 1 of only 3 canid species with specialized dental adaptations for a hypercarnivorous diet, and have a thicker muzzle, shorter jaw, and 2 less molar teeth than other canids.
Author: Noelle M. Brooks
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Unlike many other canines, the dhole seldom kills by biting the throat, but instead attacks from the rear.
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Every pack member of a dhole pack is reproductively suppressed and instead helps care for the young of the dominant breeding pair.
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Dholes have the largest land requirements of any Asian species and prefer open spaces, such as clearings and river beds.
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Dholes engage in obligate cooperative group hunting and group care of their young and, of the canids, are most similar to African wild dogs due to their social behaviors.
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With fewer than 2,300 mature individuals remaining, the dhole is endangered due to habitat loss, inter-species competition, depletion of prey, persecution, and disease.
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Dholes are docile, gentle, communal animals and do not show aggression toward each other.
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Each dhole pack contains a dominant monogamous breeding alpha pair.
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The dhole is a hypercarnivore, with a diet of at least 70% meat, the majority consisting of deer and other ungulates.
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Dholes are highly social animals that live in packs averaging 5-12, but can number up to 40 depending on the ecosystem and prey availability.
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Depending on the region, an adult dhole's pelage may vary from light brownish-charcoal gray to a sandy beige or red coat.
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Dholes are known as "whistling dogs" because of their vocal nature and bird-like whistling calls.
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The dhole is about the size of a medium-sized dog, and males tend to be larger and heavier than females.
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The dhole is the only species in the Cuon genus and is known by many names, though the origin of "dhole" is unknown.
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The dhole was originally distinguished as two seperate species of Cuon, but later recognized as a single species, separated into 11, then 3, subspecies.
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Dholes are intelligent canines and can be trained to follow commands.
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Dholes are great diggers.
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Free-For-All: Green Turtle
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Green Turtle
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Green Turtle
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Green Turtle
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Green Turtle Trivia
Do you think you know the green turtle? Test your knowledge of green turtle FaunaFacts with this trivia quiz!
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