Living BeingsCompare species
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | African Wild Dog | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Large rounded ears and irregular dark, pale and tawny patches distinguish individuals. | 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 | Savannas and other suitable landscapes must provide prey, den sites and room for pack movements. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Ungulates are important prey, with hunting organized through cooperation among pack members. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| 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. | 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 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?. | 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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