Who are the African wild dogs' predators?

The African Wild Dog is a carnivorous and opportunistic predator, hunting larger animals on the African plains in their big groups. African Wild Dogs primarily prey on large mammals such as Warthogs and numerous species of Antelope, supplementing their diet with Rodents, Lizards, Birds and Insects. read more

The African wild dog is a pack animal that is roughly the same size as a domesticated dog. The African wild dog lives in the open savanna regions of Africa, where it faces severe threats from encroaching human civilization. read more

Retaliation is the primary reason for African wild dog killings. We work with communities to help them construct bomas—livestock enclosures—that protect livestock from predators. We also monitor wild dog movements to anticipate and prevent a potential conflict with humans. read more