African Wild Dog
Region: Africa
Scientific name: Lycaon pictus
Scientific Classification
Species class: Mammalia
Genus: Lycaon
Order:
Carnivora
Phylum:
Chordata
Species: Pictus
Conservation Status
Endangered
Population Trend Decreasing
Year Assessed 2008
Source www.iucnredlist.org
See this animal at
Taronga Western Plains ZooImages
For the Wild

We believe in a shared future for Wildlife and People. Taronga is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organisations and communities to develop ways to protect species and habitats.

Follow us