African Wild Dogs - Facts for Kids

Two African wild dogs in a dry, grassy landscape, featuring their distinctive patchy coat patterns of brown, black, and white.

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Facts About African Wild Dogs For Kids

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African Wild Dogs have a special scientific name — Lycaon pictus — which means “painted wolf” because of their beautiful spotted coats!

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