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Bush Dog
Speothos venaticus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Bush Dog | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Short legs, a broad head and a relatively squat body produce a distinctive outline. | 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, wet savannas and areas with water and sheltered resting places provide habitat. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Rodents and other mammals are important prey; cooperative hunting can permit the capture of comparatively substantial animals. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Bush dogs are social and capable swimmers. Group hunting and movement through wet environments are notable features of their natural history. | 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 Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela. | 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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