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Wild Dogs

The world’s wild dogs include animals known as wolves, foxes and jackals.”

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Red Wolf

– Scientific name: Canis lupus rufus / Canis rufus – Where found: USA – Conservation status: Critically Endangered

Dingo

– Scientific name: Canis familiaris / Canis familiaris dingo / Canis lupus dingo – Where found: Australia – Conservation status: Domestic / Unassessed

Swift Fox

– Scientific name: Vulpes velox – Where found: USA – Conservation status: Least Concern

South American Grey Fox

– Other name(s): Patagonian fox, chilla, gray zorro – Scientific name: Lycalopex griseus – Where found: South America – Conservation status: Least Concern

Short eared Dog

– Scientific name: Atelocynus microtis – Where found: South America – Conservation status: Near Threatened

Maned wolf

– Scientific name: Chrysocyon brachyurus – Where found: South America – Conservation status: Near Threatened

African Wild Dog

– Other name(s): African hunting dog, African painted dog – Scientific name: Lycaon pictus – Where found: Africa – Conservation status: Endangered

African Wild Dog

The IUCN Red List classifies the African wild dog as Endangered. Less than 1,500 adult animals are thought to still be living in the wild. The population of the species is dispersed over a large area.