Dhole

The dhole, also known as the Asiatic wild dog or whistling dog, is a rare and endangered wild canine native to Central, South, and Southeast Asia. They are hypercarnivores that hunt in packs of 3–5 individuals to take down large prey like deer or wild cattle. Appearance: Dholes are similar in size to coyotes, but have a fox-like appearance with long legs and a bushy tail. The scientific name of the dhole is Cuon alpinus. The dhole eats wild berries, insects, and lizards. Packs of dholes feast on mammals ranging from rodents to deer. Some of the dhole's favorites include wild pigs, hares, wild goats, sheep, and occasionally a monkey. Dholes do not have any natural predators, but they do share their habitats with tigers and leopards, and conflict can happen between these species. When threatened, dholes pack up in strength in numbers to draw both tigers and leopards away from ther dens. The dhole is a highly social animal, living in large packs without rigid dominance hierarchies. Such packs usually consist of 12 individuals, but large groups of over 40 are known.