Living BeingsCompare species
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | African Wild Dog | Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | Data unavailable | Carnivorous Source ↗ |
| Social organization | Data unavailable | Generally solitary Source ↗ |
| Physical traits | Large rounded ears and irregular dark, pale and tawny patches distinguish individuals. | Dark stripes break up the tiger’s outline. Stripe patterns vary from one individual to another. |
| Habitat and range | Savannas and other suitable landscapes must provide prey, den sites and room for pack movements. | Tigers live in varied habitats, including tropical forests, mangrove swamps and temperate forest. |
| Diet and nutrition | Ungulates are important prey, with hunting organized through cooperation among pack members. | Tigers mainly hunt large mammals, including deer and wild pigs. |
| Behavior and activity | Social packs share roles in hunting and rearing pups. A denning pack has different movement constraints from one traveling without dependent young. | A tiger usually hunts by stalking its prey and attacking at close range. |
| Geographic distribution | 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?. | Data unavailable |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Carnivora.
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