Wild Pack
All ears. All awesome.
Hear that? Those big, round ears help wild dogs listen out for their packmates. They let body heat escape, too. Built-in cool!
Big ears.
BIG adventures.
Meet the African wild dog. Spot their superpowers, discover their world, and get to know the coolest pack around.
Not your average dog.
One dog. One of a kind.
Spots, splashes, and patches! Every wild dog wears its own unique coat. Their scientific name means “painted wolf.” How cool is that?
Ready, set… zoom!
Could you keep up? A sprinting wild dog can top 44 miles per hour. That’s one seriously speedy spotty dog. Whoosh!
Wild facts, real science. Meet our sources
Life in the pack
Better together.
A wild dog’s world revolves around its pack. They hunt together, look after their pups, and share food with packmates. Out here, teamwork isn’t just nice. It’s how you thrive.
Pups get priority! Once they’re old enough to join the pack at a meal, the adults let the little ones eat first.
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Wild dogs. WILD numbers.
About 6,600
left in the wild. A population estimate, not a live count. Every pack matters.
4
toes on every paw. Four on the front. Four on the back. Count them!
10–12
pups in a typical litter. That’s a whole lot of little ears for the pack to look after!
7–15
dogs in an average pack. A ready-made team of runners, babysitters, and best buddies.
Number check. Population & pack size: African Wildlife Foundation. Toes & pups: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
Where in the world?
Explore wild places, zoos, and care centres. Pick a place to discover its story.
The map loads when you reach it. Your next adventure is just below!
Places, not live animal locations. Sightings, current presence, and
public access aren’t guaranteed. Check with the operator before
visiting.
Research compiled 5 November 2026; not an exhaustive list.
Download location data (GeoJSON). Evidence is linked for each place. Facility listings:
Zootierliste. Map points: ©
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
and Zootierliste. Base map:
Natural Earth (public domain).
A little more wild. Coming soon.
Our shop is in the making. For now, the adventure is right here.