May 26 2009
#7- The African Wild Dog…
The African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) is the animal of my choice of which I would rather see in the wild than at the zoo. They are such beautiful animals.
Did you know that African wild dogs are actually more closely related to mongooses than they are to dogs? In fact, they aren’t even in the same biological family as dogs. They belong in the family: Feliformia, which cats are also included into.
These animals are really sleek too. Their coats are elaborate and they help the creature to blend into their environment. They have long legs and muzzles, which reminds me of my favorite animal, the wolf.
(I wouldn’t mind seeing a wolf in the wild, except for the fact that they are so sneeky and big. As long as I’m not within reach…)
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