African Wild Dog Facts

- African wild dogs have only four toes on their forelegs.

- African wild dogs can reach speeds of 37 mph for distances over 3 miles.

- African wild dogs live 9-10 years in the wild.

- African wild dogs are not domestic dogs gone wild.

- Latin name, Lycaon pictus, means "painted wolf-like animal".

- Wild dogs are vulnerable to the diseases of domestic dogs.