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  1. Jul 23, 2020 · Wild dog species list with pictures & info on every member of the dog family Canidae. All types of wild dogs, including foxes, wolves, dingoes & jackals.

  2. Jun 29, 2024 · With so many different types of wild dogs out there, here are facts about the most common, well-known, or those with extensive habitat ranges, plus facts about big, small, and rare ones. Read on to learn more about the different types of wild dogs from around the world.

    • African Golden Wolf (Canis Anthus/Canis Lupaster) Scientific Name: Canis Anthus/Canis Lupaster. Height: 16 inches. Weight: 15 to 33 pounds. Found in: Africa.
    • African Wild Dog (Lycaon Pictus) Scientific Name: Lycaon Pictus. Height: 30 inches. Weight: 66 pounds. Found in: Africa. Conservation Status: Endangered. The African Wild Dog also hails from Africa and could be found in different colonies.
    • Arctic Fox (Vulpes Lagopus) Scientific Name: Vulpes Lagopus. Height: 12 inches. Weight: 21 pounds. Found in: North America, Europe, Asia. Conservation Status: Least Concern.
    • Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon Megalotis) Scientific Name: Otocyon Megalotis. Height: 12 to 16 inches. Weight: 7 to 12 pounds. Found in: Africa. Conservation Status: Least Concern.
  3. Oct 14, 2022 · Wild dogs are not strictly nocturnal or diurnal. Their instincts, breed, and environment strongly influence their sleep behavior. Wild dogs’ instincts drive them to be active when they are most likely to find food or mates in the wild.

  4. Apr 3, 2019 · Discover fascinating African wild dog facts (Lycaon pictus). Learn about the dog's behavior, diet, habitat, conservation status, and more.

    • Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
  5. How do nocturnal fish find their way around? The pressures of life during the day have led some fish species to switch to being nocturnal — being active at night. In this way, they can avoid both visual predators such as birds and the mass of competitors.

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  7. From the recognizable and familiar like foxes, wolves, African wild dogs and coyotes to the lesser-known ones like the Japanese raccoon dog, fennec fox, dholes and dingoes, canids have...