Living BeingsCompare species
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | African Golden Cat | African Wild Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. | Large rounded ears and irregular dark, pale and tawny patches distinguish individuals. |
| Habitat and range | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. | Savannas and other suitable landscapes must provide prey, den sites and room for pack movements. |
| Diet and nutrition | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. | Ungulates are important prey, with hunting organized through cooperation among pack members. |
| Behavior and activity | It is generally solitary and difficult to observe in dense cover. Sparse observations should not be treated as a complete account of its daily behavior. | Social packs share roles in hunting and rearing pups. A denning pack has different movement constraints from one traveling without dependent young. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Benin?, Burundi?, Gambia?, Guinea-Bissau?, Kenya?, Rwanda?, Senegal?, Sudan?, Togo?. | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Algeria?, Cote d'Ivoire?, Democratic Republic of the Congo?, Guinea?, Guinea-Bissau?, Mali?, Nigeria?, Togo?, Uganda?. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Carnivora.
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