Too many cubs, not enough rest, in African wild dog packs, babysitters guard and feed pups while others hunt likely to lions. #wilddog #wildanimals #dogs #doglover | Porcupine Tours

Today’s post will be a little different as it is International African wild dog day! This is a species of many names, also called the African painted wolf, African painted dog, Cape hunting dog, and African hunting dog. The word “painted” comes from the full scientific name Lycaon pictus, as the Latin word “pictus” translates to “painted.” The African wild dog, like wolves, belong to the same family (Canidae), however, they are not wolves, and actually don’t even belong to the same genus. Wolves