9 Questions
How many African wild dogs are currently estimated to be living in 14 countries?
Around 6,600
What did scientists study in South Africa to determine the minimum territory size required to establish a new pack of African wild dogs?
The dogs' habitat
Which animal is known to prey on African wild dogs and can be found in the same habitats as them?
Lions
Match the following facts about African wild dogs:
African wild dogs = Listed as endangered internationally Lions = Known to prey on African wild dogs South Africa = Location where a population of African wild dogs has been protected and monitored for over 20 years Liwonde National Park in Malawi = Successful reintroduction of African wild dogs in 2021
Match these African countries with related information about African wild dogs:
South Africa = Scientists studied wild dogs here to determine limiting factors affecting their carrying capacity Malawi = Scientists moved 8 African wild dogs to a new national park here in 2021 39 African countries = Initial number of countries where African wild dogs used to live
Match the following facts about the study of African wild dogs:
Territory size = No clear relationship established with pack size, but a minimum size is needed to establish a new pack Prey availability = Potential limiting factor for the size of the wild dog pack Conflict with lions = Lions, sharing habitats with wild dogs, are known to kill them
True or false: African wild dogs used to live across 39 African countries.
True
True or false: There are now only around 6,600 African wild dogs in 14 countries.
True
True or false: The population of African wild dogs is listed as endangered internationally.
True
Study Notes
Reintroduction of African Wild Dogs in Malawi's Liwonde National Park
- African wild dogs were once found in 39 African countries, but now only exist in 14 countries with a population of around 6,600.
- Due to habitat loss and conflicts with humans, African wild dogs are listed as endangered internationally.
- Scientists aimed to bring African wild dogs from South Africa to Malawi's Liwonde National Park to establish a new pack.
- The scientists studied the wild dogs in South Africa to understand the limiting factors affecting their carrying capacity and predict how many can be brought to Malawi.
- Although no clear relationship between territory size and pack size was established, a minimum territory size was determined to be necessary to establish a new pack.
- It was questioned whether the amount of prey in the territory could limit the size of the pack, as lions also prey on the same animals as wild dogs.
- Lions and wild dogs often live in the same habitats, but lions will kill wild dogs they encounter.
- In South Africa, scientists investigated the relationship between lions and wild dogs by studying habitat.
- In 2021, 8 African wild dogs were moved to Liwonde National Park in Malawi, and a litter of 9 pups was born several months later.
- The reintroduction of African wild dogs to Liwonde National Park is considered a success story.
- The African wild dog population is endangered globally due to habitat loss and human conflicts.
- Scientists studied wild dogs in South Africa to determine limiting factors for their population and establish a minimum territory size for establishing a new pack.
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