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When: April 27, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

When you're semi-allowed to go outside without being dragged back into the den, of course you're going to explore the great outdoors to your fullest ability

This pup was very intrigued by all the smells stuck to the leaves.

Species: Dhole (Aziatische wilde of rode hond)

Latin name: Cuon Alpinus

Originates from Central, South and Southeast Asia.

Current status: Endangered

Did you know:

…They’re also called Asiatic Wild Dog, Indian Wild Dog, Whistling Dog, Red Dog and Mountain Wolf.

…Known to make a whistling sound resembling that of Red Foxes, sometimes rendered as coo-coo, it is unknown how they produce the sound but it is thought it coordinates the clan when traveling through thick brush.

…Dholes are highly social animals, and live in large clans withour rigid dominance hierarchies, containing multiple breeding females. These clans usually consist of 12 individuals, but clans of 40 are also known.

…They are able to jump 7 ft/ 2 meters straight up into the air.

…They suffer many threats to their survival in the wild, such as habitat loss, loss of prey, competition with other species, persecution due to livestock predation, but also disease transfer from domestic dogs. Their numbers are estimated at lower than 2,500 individuals and decreasing.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Canid photos, check out my gallery

Description

When: April 27, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

When you're semi-allowed to go outside without being dragged back into the den, of course you're going to explore the great outdoors to your fullest ability

This pup was very intrigued by all the smells stuck to the leaves.

Species: Dhole (Aziatische wilde of rode hond)

Latin name: Cuon Alpinus

Originates from Central, South and Southeast Asia.

Current status: Endangered

Did you know:

…They’re also called Asiatic Wild Dog, Indian Wild Dog, Whistling Dog, Red Dog and Mountain Wolf.

…Known to make a whistling sound resembling that of Red Foxes, sometimes rendered as coo-coo, it is unknown how they produce the sound but it is thought it coordinates the clan when traveling through thick brush.

…Dholes are highly social animals, and live in large clans withour rigid dominance hierarchies, containing multiple breeding females. These clans usually consist of 12 individuals, but clans of 40 are also known.

…They are able to jump 7 ft/ 2 meters straight up into the air.

…They suffer many threats to their survival in the wild, such as habitat loss, loss of prey, competition with other species, persecution due to livestock predation, but also disease transfer from domestic dogs. Their numbers are estimated at lower than 2,500 individuals and decreasing.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Canid photos, check out my gallery