Rare Wild African Dogs Home To England's Port Lympne Reserve

A group of 25 rare African wild dogs made their way to the Port Lympne Reserve in England.

There are only about 3,000 of these dogs in the world, 43 of which are at the Port Lympne Reserve.

"These impressive and beautiful dogs are endangered in the wild. Our breeding programs with these unique animals will help to ensure the species survives into the future," Adrian Harland, the park's animal director, told the BBC.

African wild dogs all have unique patterns on their coats in golden yellows, browns, black and white. They have large, rounded ears to regulate their body temperature, and they are the only dog species to not have a dewclaw. African wild dogs typically weigh 39-79 pounds.

In the wild, these dogs travel in packs of 30, according to the Port Lympne Reserve. They are highly successful hunters.

Below are some pictures of the African wild dogs at the Port Lympne Reserve:

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Dog, Canine, England
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