| Latin Name |
Cuon alpinus |
| Conservation Status |
Endangered |
| Location
| Asia |
| Colour |
Reddish/Brown |
| Length |
90 cms (35 inches) |
| Tail |
40 - 45 cms (16 - 18 inches) |
| Weight |
15 - 20 Kgs (33 - 44 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 16 Yrs (in Captivity) |
Main Characteristics
Dhole have a body length of approximately 90 cms (35 inches), a tail length between 40 and 45 cms (16 - 18 inches) and they weigh between 15 and 20 kgs (33 - 44 lbs). They are reddish/brown in colour with a pale coloured underside and a darker tail.
Habitat
Dhole inhabit the dense forests and jungles of Asia. They live in family packs of 5 - 12 individuals and they are active during the day.
Diet
Dhole feed on deer, wild pigs, antelope, sheep, gaur and fruits.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 60 - 65 days, a litter of 4 - 6 pups are born. They are weaned by the time they are 2 months old and they reach sexual maturity at 1 year old.
Predators
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Dhole include:
Cuon alpinus adustus
Cuon alpinus alpinus
Cuon alpinus fumosus
Cuon alpinus hesperius
Cuon alpinus laniger
Cuon alpinus lepturus
Cuon alpinus sumatrensis
Interesting Facts
Dhole are also known as:
Asian Red Dog
Asiatic Wild Dog
Red Dog
Indian Wild Dog
Indian Dhole
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