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AFRICAN WILD DOG
Do not wear your antelope costume
in African wild dog territory.
TRUE. Though secretive and shy, their
reputation as fierce hunters is real. They
prefer medium-size hoofed animals such
as antelopes, impalas, and gazelles.
Wild dogs are more successful
hunters than lions.
TRUE. African wild dogs catch their
prey about 70 percent of the time. Lions
succeed less than half that often.
African wild dogs have something
in common with snowflakes.
TRUE. Just as no two snowflakes are
alike, no two African wild dogs have
exactly the same pattern of spots.
Young dogs eat last.
False. Unlike many predators, the
young animals along on the hunt are
allowed to eat first.
Wild dogs prefer fresh meat.
TRUE. No begging for leftovers or table
scraps by these dogs!
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