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African painted dog
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The African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus), also called painted dog, painted wolf, or Cape hunting dog, is a species of canid native to Southern and Eastern Africa. They are one of the most successful predators on the African savanna, and have a 80% kill rate, which is far more superior than the kill rate of other predators like the 25% kill rate of lions. However, they are highly afraid of lions, who will kill wild dogs because of predatory competition, since both of them go for the same prey…
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Majestic and vigilant, the wild dog stands sentinel over its vast, untamed kingdom.
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A great close up photo of two African Wild Dogs #sunshine #animals #sunrise #lovely #natural #naturelovers #holidays #goodtimes #animal #perfect #outdoors #instamoment #trees #gorgeous #sunny #beautifuldestinations #freedom #newyear
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A Wolf by any other name…………………………………………. Lyceon Pictus, literally meaning “painted, wolflike animal”…
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Wayne Marinovich - Wildlife Photographer and Author. Photographing the wonderful nature on the planet and writing about it
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We are here to appreciate the awesome majesty and incredibly cool aspects of nature. 🔥.
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African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) / Lycaon / Image by hendriventer (HendriVenter Photography) from instagram
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