Collectible Wildlife Gifts | Wild Dog, African Painted Dog, Stuffed Animal, Educational, Plush Realistic Figure, Lifelike Model, Replica, Gift, 12

The  African wild dog  (Lycaon pictus), also called the  painted dog  or  Cape hunting dog, is a wild  canine  which is a  native species  to  sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest wild canine in Africa, and the only  extant  member of the  genus  Lycaon, which is distinguished from  Canis  by dentition highly specialised for a  hypercarnivorous  diet, and by a lack of  dewclaws. It is estimated that about 6,600 adults (including 1,400 mature individuals) live in 39 subpopulations that are all threatened by  habitat fragmentation, human persecution, and outbreaks of disease. As the largest subpopulation probably comprises fewer than 250 individuals, the African wild dog has been listed as  endangered  on the  IUCN Red List  since 1990. The species is a specialised  diurnal  hunter of  antelopes, which it catches by chasing them to exhaustion. Its natural enemies are  lions  and  spotted hyenas: the former will kill the dogs where possible, whilst hyenas are frequent  kleptoparasites. Like other canids, the African wild dog regurgitates food for its young, but also extends this action to adults, as a central part of the pack's social life.  The young are allowed to feed first on carcasses.  The African wild dog has been respected in several  hunter-gatherer  societies, particularly those of the  San people  and  Prehistoric Egypt. Collectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more.