African Wild Dogリカオン
Lycaon pictusEN— Endangered
The African wild dog is a highly social pack hunter of the African savanna, known for its mottled coat and large, round ears. Packs cooperatively chase down medium-sized antelope at speeds up to 66 km/h, achieving kill rates that outperform most other large predators. Habitat fragmentation, human persecution, and disease outbreaks have reduced the population to roughly 6,600 adults, and the species is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
African Wild Dog (reference photo)
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Species Data
Did You Know?
- Cooperative pack hunting makes the African wild dog remarkably efficient, with often more than 60%—sometimes up to 90%—of chases ending in a kill. Source
- African wild dogs appear to use a 'sneeze voting' system to decide when to set off on a hunt, with sneezes from dominant individuals more likely to trigger a quick departure. Source
- Pups get first access to a kill, a feeding priority that helps reinforce cohesion within the pack. Source
Where to See This Species
3 facilities · 0 individuals
横浜市立よこはま動物園 (Yokohama Shiritsu Yokohama Doubutsuen)KanagawaOpened in 1999
横浜市立よこはま動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
浜松市動物園 (Hamamatsushi Doubutsuen)ShizuokaOpened in 1950
浜松市動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
富士自然動物公園 (Fujishizen Doubutsu Kouen)ShizuokaOpened in 1980
富士自然動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNレッドリストでは絶滅危惧種（EN）。
Habitat
サハラ以南アフリカの草原、低木地、開けた森林。
Threats
- 生息地の分断
- 感染症
- 人との軋轢
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 保護地域と移動回廊の保全
- 感染症対策
- 飼育下個体群の遺伝的管理
Sources
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FAQ
- How efficient are African wild dogs at hunting?
- Extremely efficient for a large predator: often more than 60%, and sometimes up to 90%, of their chases end in a successful kill. Source
- Why are African wild dogs endangered?
- Habitat fragmentation, conflict with humans, and disease outbreaks have driven their decline. Only about 6,600 adults remain across 39 subpopulations. Source
- How fast can an African wild dog run?
- They can chase prey at speeds of up to 66 km/h (about 41 mph) over long distances. Source
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org