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Dhole
Cuon alpinus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
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Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Dhole | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | A reddish coat, rounded ears and a dark bushy tail distinguish its overall appearance. | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. |
| Habitat and range | Forests and associated openings provide hunting grounds and resting places. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Mammalian prey, including ungulates, is important. Smaller animals and occasional other foods may supplement feeding. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Dholes live in social groups that cooperate in hunting and caring for young. Observed pack composition varies rather than following one fixed size. | 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. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Pakistan?, Vietnam?. | 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?. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Carnivora.
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