African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
Endangered
IUCN Red List status · Population decreasing as of 2023 · Est. 6,600 individuals
About the African Wild Dog
African wild dogs are among the most successful hunters on the continent, with a hunting success rate of 80%. They are highly social and caring animals, but face threats from habitat fragmentation and disease.
Region
Southern Africa
Population
6,600
Trend
Data Year
2023
Key Facts
Habitat Types
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Why Africa's Wildlife Matters
Africa's megafauna are not just iconic — they are ecosystem engineers. The loss of a single keystone species can trigger cascading collapses across entire biomes. Elephants create waterholes, lions regulate prey, and predators maintain the biodiversity that keeps Africa's grasslands and forests functioning.
20%
of Earth's bird species in Africa
25%
of mammals found in Africa
3,000+
endemic plant species at risk
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