Living BeingsCompare species
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
African Baobab
Adansonia digitata
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | African Wild Dog | African Baobab |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Large rounded ears and irregular dark, pale and tawny patches distinguish individuals. | Thick, fibrous bark surrounds a broad trunk. Each compound leaf has several leaflets radiating from a central point. |
| Habitat and range | Savannas and other suitable landscapes must provide prey, den sites and room for pack movements. | A terrestrial tree of tropical Africa, it is adapted to seasonally dry conditions and is also planted in gardens and settlements. |
| Diet and nutrition | Ungulates are important prey, with hunting organized through cooperation among pack members. | Leaves produce sugars through photosynthesis. Water and mineral nutrients are taken up through the roots. |
| 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. | Data unavailable |
| Reproduction and life cycle | Data unavailable | Large, hanging white flowers develop into capsules containing seeds embedded in pale, powdery pulp. New trees can be grown from seed. |
| 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?. | Native to Africa and cultivated elsewhere. The accompanying photograph shows a planted specimen in Madagascar; that location should not be confused with the native range of every baobab species. |
| Ecological role | Data unavailable | Its flowers, fruit and extensive woody structure provide biological resources. The familiar name baobab also applies to other species, which should not be confused with this one. |
| Distinctive adaptations | Data unavailable | A substantial trunk and drought-resistant growth form help distinguish this tree from many humid-forest trees. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Eukaryota.