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Dhole

Cuon alpinus

Dhole

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“Also known as the ‘Asiatic Wild Dog’, the dhole has been described as a mix between the gray wolf and the red fox. Despite being members of the dog family, dholes do not bark or howl, but they have unique screams, chattering, clucking, and whistles that they use to communicate and hunt with.”

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Carnivora

FAMILY

Canidae

GENUS

Cuon

Location

Southern Asia

Mammal

Carnivore

Habitat

Forest, Shrubland, Grassland

Food

Deer, Rodents, Birds

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Invasive Species Introduction
Disease

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