Painted Dogs (Africa)

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Africa’s endangered wild dog

Today – 26th August – is World Painted Dog Day   Some facts What is the difference between a painted dog and a hyena? African wild dogs are commonly mistaken for hyenas, but in fact, there are many differences, both physically and behaviorally, between these two beautiful animal species. Hyenas have a larger build with spotted markings, while African wild dogs are smaller and more slender in shape, and have mottled marked fur. The wild dog is one of the...

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