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"Lycaon pictus" is a large canid found only in Africa, especially in savannas and lightly wooded areas. It is variously called the African wild dog, African hunting dog, Cape hunting dog, painted dog, painted wolf, painted hunting dog, spotted dog, or ornate wolf.

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Feb 21, 2013. Captured Feb 18, 2013 11:53 in R62, South Cape DC, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO250
  • 350mm