Indian Wild Dog (Dhole)

The Indian Wild Dog, also known as the Dhole, is a highly social and intelligent carnivore native to South Asia. It resembles a dog with a slender body, reddish coat, and bushy tail. Dholes live in packs and work together to hunt medium-sized prey like deer and wild boar. They are agile, cooperative hunters, and their behavior is characterized by strong social bonds. Dholes are adaptable but face threats from habitat loss and disease. Recognized as an endangered species, they play an important role in maintaining ecological balance within their ecosystems.