Kassy immediately accepted the painted dog puppies as if they were her own and began to nurse and care for them. (Potawatomi Zoo) According to the zoo, African painted dogs live in large packs in ...

Also known as the African Lion Dog, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is loyal and protective, but will they make for a good family pet? David Crookes Thu, February 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM UTC ...

African painted dogs usually live in large packs with unique social dynamics and vocalizations in the wild, according to the zoo. The success of a litter depends on how well the pack works ...

Ola, an 8-year-old female African painted dog, lies down in her new habitat in the Dallas Zoo. She, along with two more African painted dogs, are the first of the species at the Dallas Zoo since 1962.

The Boerboel is a South African-developed mastiff breed popular with farmers and families for its calm and protective nature.

The world's largest terrestrial conservation area is located in southern Africa and covers 520,000 square kilometers spanning five countries. A study now shows that the endangered African wild dog ...

African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus), photographed at the Bronx Zoo. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) don’t have it easy. Their taste for large mammalian prey puts them in competition with lions ...

A breed of African lion hound originating from South Africa and Zimbabwe in the 1600s, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a cross between the European breeds of Dutch colonizers and the ridge-backed ...