The African painted dog (also called African wild dog) may be the most endangered carnivore in Africa, with less than 5,000 remaining in the wild. Like other predators, it has been persecuted for hunting livestock and its habitat is shrinking as the human population grows. It is also susceptible to diseases spread by domestic dogs like rabies and distemper. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

241K views · 794 shares | ADORABLE: These African painted dogs are considered to be an endangered species, and a whole litter of them was born at the Oregon Zoo. Barely a month old, the adorable pups are now exploring their habitat! STORY: https://bit.ly/2VtFAl1 | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay | Facebook

Today is World Painted Dog Day! Also known as African wild dogs, these remarkable hunters are highly social animals whose strength is teamwork. African wild dogs live in tight-knit packs and rely on each another to succeed, but they face serious threats in the wild: human-wildlife conflict, habitat fragmentation, and disease. When you visit Zoo Boise, part of your admission goes towards protecting endangered animals, like African wild dogs. Zoo Boise is home to three wild dogs: Cassius, Dax, and