Fact:

Their large ears are rounded and they differ from other canid species in that they have only 4, rather than 5 toes on their front feet.

Habitat:

Semi-desert plains, savanna, woodland and upland forest.

Threats:

Habitat loss and poaching.

Range:

Eastern and Central Africa.

Additional Information:

To help save this species protected areas would need
to be at least 10,000 sqkm. Painted Dogs can run at 66 kph for more than an hour.