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Dhole or Indian Wild Dog. Very tenacious predator, our guide informed us of one pack being observed taking on a male Tiger in Kanha Reserve. Geotagged,India,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Dhole or Indian Wild Dog.

Very tenacious predator, our guide informed us of one pack being observed taking on a male Tiger in Kanha Reserve.

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The dhole, also called the Asiatic wild dog or Indian wild dog, is a species of canid native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the only extant member of the genus "Cuon", which differs from "Canis" by the reduced number of molars and greater number of teats.

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Ant Marriott
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By Ant Marriott

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Uploaded May 18, 2015. Captured Apr 10, 2010 16:59 in Kanha National Park, Chiraidongri - Kanhav Road, Madhya Pradesh 481111, India.
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO160
  • 150mm