Asiatic Wild Dog
A new study by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has confirmed the return of the dhole (Asiatic wild dog) to Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape (KKAL) in Assam, after being believed locally extinct in the region.
About Asiatic Wild Dog
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Feature |
Details |
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Scientific Name |
Cuon alpinus |
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Common Names |
Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red wolf, red dog, mountain wolf |
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Family |
Canidae (dog family) |
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Diet |
Carnivorous |
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Nature |
Social, lives in packs |
Dholes are social animals known to form packs of up to 30 individuals. However, depending on prey availability, they may also hunt alone or in pairs
Distributions
The current distribution of the dhole is restricted to parts of Central and Eastern Asia, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
In India, they are found in three clusters across India, namely the Western and Eastern Ghats, the central Indian landscape and North East India. The Western and Eastern Ghats is a stronghold region for dholes
Habitat of the Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole)
Dholes inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems, which indicates their adaptability.
Dense tropical and subtropical forests
Montane (mountain) forests
Scrub forests
Pine forests
Steppes (grassland plains without trees)
They are generally found in areas with good forest cover and abundant prey availability.
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Framework/Convention |
Status |
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IUCN Red List |
Endangered |
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CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) |
Appendix II |
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Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (India) |
Schedule II |
Situated in Assam, south of the Brahmaputra River.Previously part of the North Bank Landscape, now integrated as part of a larger conservation landscape. It Lies within the globally significant Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot.
It Acts as a critical wildlife corridor between Kaziranga National Park and the Karbi Anglong Hills. It Ensures genetic connectivity for large mammals like tigers, elephants, and rhinos.
About Candid
Canids are a family of mammals belonging to the order Carnivora. They are commonly known as the dog family and encompass a wide range of species, including domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, jackals, and several other wild canines
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