IUCN STATUS: Endangered
Cuon alpinus
Dhole, also known as the Asiatic wild dog, are found through eastern and southern Asia. On average a pack of dholes numbers 5 to 12 individuals but super-groups of 30 or more individuals have been seen! When hunting as a pack they can take down prey over 10 times their own body weight and have been known to fend off a tiger!
Howletts is currently are home to 11 females!
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We care for over 400 animals across 50 species. Our expert keepers look after the incredible animals that call our 100 acre park home, day in and day out and welcome you to take a peek into a world where the animals really do come first.
