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Scientific Name: Cuon Alpinus
Listed as Endangered in: Asia, Middle East
The Dhole lives in mountain forests or jungles. Males can reach up to forty-four pounds while females reach up to thirty-five pounds. Their call is a whistling sound that is distinct. They hunt deer, rodents, rabbits, and sheep in packs. They protect their kill violently. Females can give birth to up to twelve pups and this species is very social. All members help raise and protect the pups. Threats to the species are loss of prey and habitat destruction. They are also persecuted because they are thought to be a threat, yet it is prohibited to hunt them unless in self-defense. They are protected in national park and wildlife sanctuaries. It is estimated that two thousand five hundred dholes are left in the wild at this point.
Listed as Endangered in: Asia, Middle East
The Dhole lives in mountain forests or jungles. Males can reach up to forty-four pounds while females reach up to thirty-five pounds. Their call is a whistling sound that is distinct. They hunt deer, rodents, rabbits, and sheep in packs. They protect their kill violently. Females can give birth to up to twelve pups and this species is very social. All members help raise and protect the pups. Threats to the species are loss of prey and habitat destruction. They are also persecuted because they are thought to be a threat, yet it is prohibited to hunt them unless in self-defense. They are protected in national park and wildlife sanctuaries. It is estimated that two thousand five hundred dholes are left in the wild at this point.