Is a dhole a carnivore?
Is a dhole a carnivore?
Dhole, ( Cuon alpinus ), also called red dog, wild Asian carnivore of the dog family (Canidae), found in central and southeastern wooded areas and distinguished structurally by the lack of one pair of lower molars.
What does a dhole look like?
The dhole is most commonly red with a pale underside and white feet. The tip of their tail is black. In some areas dholes have adapted to their habitat becoming a sandy beige or a charcoal grey.
What is another word for dhole?
Synonyms for dhole include Asian wild dog, Indian wild dog, kholsun, mountain wolf, red dog, red wolf and whistling dog. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!
What are the Predators of the dhole?
Due to the dominant nature of the dhole and the fact that it often has protection from its pack, there are few animals that are of any threat to the dhole in the wild. Large wild cats such as tigers and leopards are the only natural predators of the dhole, as the biggest threat to the world’s dhole populations has been from humans.
