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African Wild Dogs Quiz

  1. African Wild Dogs
    2. Live in packs
    Fight with one another
    Hunt cooperatively
    Both A and C

  2. It is possible to see African Wild Dogs in North America.
    3. True
    False

  3. The population of African Wild Dogs is declining due to:
    4. Human persecution.
    Loss of habitat.
    Limited food supply.
    Disease.
    All of the above.

  4. African Wild Dogs are so closely related to Hyenas that they will share dens.
    5. True
    False

  5. What is the mission of the African Wild Dogs Species Survival Plan?
    6. To round up all of the remaining dogs in the wild and put them in zoos to keep them safe.
    To hunt the remaining African Wild Dogs for sport.
    To ensure long term survival.


  6. African Wild Dogs
    7. All have the same coat pattern.
    Are aggressive towards humans.
    Can live in a variety of habitats including open plains and dense bush.


  7. New Packs are formed when
    8. Groups of brothers or sisters emigrate to join opposite-sex groups.
    Never, packs just continue to get bigger and bigger.


  8. Within the pack, how many pairs reproduce?
    9. As many as possible.
    Usually just the dominant pair.
    Nobody really knows because their breed is chaotic and random.

  9. African Wild Dogs are major predators of livestock.
    10. True
    False


  10. African Wild Dogs are ruthless hunters that torment their prey and kill for pleasure.
    11. True
    False