Large Dog Breeds Zambia
Large Dog Breeds Zambia
Large Dog Breeds Zambia
The African hunting dog, a breed almost extinct
The African hunting dog (Lycaon pictus) is a mammal of the Canidae family in concerns with domestic dogs. It is the only species of the genus – Lycaon. As its name suggests, can be found in Africa, especially in the bush savanna and other lightly wooded areas. These dogs hunt in packs and their main prayer of the Impala and other ungulates medium. These dogs are very popular for its strength, and hunters are very intelligent.
These dogs have been observed in the hunting lodge of prey, or blocking, which could be a one-way escape the potential prey of miserable. Her voice is unique because it is characterized by unusual song / sound strident. The reason why today, this race is almost extinct is their need for a vast territory. They are also very vulnerable to attacks by its competitors direct, hyenas and lions mainly because of its relatively low physical. Unlike other members of the family dog, the dog hunting in Africa is difficult to tame.
These dogs are known to have a complex social system in which related adult members cooperate to produce a litter of puppies per year. Most stocks are still more men than women because males are more likely to dogs (which is quite unusual among the mammals that have this type of gender bias). The dog often regurgitate meat to other members of the group: young, older dogs and adults who remained behind to prevent young people for hunting trips.
The approximate number of other dogs in Africa is about 5600. Most of that number live in the other two major populations associated with the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and the population in northern Botswana and eastern Namibia. There are isolated populations living in Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
These dogs are reproduced at any time of the year but mating peaks between March and June Litters can contain from two to 19 pups. The time of birth is usually 12 to 14 months, although If the period was only six months have been found. The average gestation period is 70 days and the young are born in most cases, a failure to give abandoned by other animals, such as the Aardvark.
Weaning takes about 10 weeks Three months after the den is abandoned and the pups begin to run with the herd. At the age of 8 months, have the ability to kill small prey, but they reach full capacity in 14 months about (at this stage, they can feed.) Sexual maturity is reached at age 14-18 months.
In conclusion, the hunting dog in Africa is very interesting from a racing game, but unfortunately, on the edge of extinction. We hope that this race (as other dangerous breeds in this position) is saved from extermination.
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