MISSING
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS DOG?
AFRICAN WILD DOG
"Cape Hunting Dog or Painted Dog"
Description
Round Ears, black or brown patches with yellow fur, long legs, very sharp teeth and four toes on each foot.
Location
Around 3,000-5,500 African Wild dog were last seen in the mid/lower parts of Africa. Most travel in packs.
Suspected Culprits
Some actions that have endangered the species is accidental and targeted killings and habitat loss.
Recovery Plan
Some measurements that are being taken to protect the dogs are creating protected areas for them and having some of them chipped with trackers and watching them to make sure no one hunts them.
Value
African wild dogs have a significant impact on the structure and function of ecosystems and help regulate prey species that in turn play a role in shaping vegetation communities.
Reward
For saving this species you will be helping the species grow back and help the African animal community stay as it is.