cape hunting dog

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Noun cape hunting dog has 1 sense

African hunting dog, hyena dog, Cape hunting dog, Lycaon pictus - a powerful doglike mammal of southern and eastern Africa that hunts in large packs; now rare in settled area
--₁ is a kind of wild dog

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Cape Hunting Dog

Description

The Cape Hunting Dog, also known as the African Wild Dog or African Painted Dog, is a highly social and endangered carnivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its distinctive coat pattern consisting of patches of yellow, black, and white fur. These beautiful canines have a lean, muscular body and large rounded ears, and are renowned for their exceptional hunting abilities.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Canine Species

Example Sentences:

The Cape hunting dog is one of the most efficient and cooperative hunters in the African savannah.
Conservation efforts are essential to protect the dwindling population of Cape hunting dogs.

Sense 2: Local Usage

Example Sentences:

Cape hunting dogs are an integral part of the local ecosystem and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature.
During the safari, we were fortunate to encounter a pack of Cape hunting dogs in their natural habitat.