Reposted by Tenebris Saltator
It is World Painted Dog Day!
Social, intelligent, efficient hunters, painted dogs (African wild dogs) are the sole extant members of the Lycaon genus (L. pictus) - Canidae family. They lack dewclaws & have 4 toes, not five. They need coordinated conservation efforts. 🌿 #CincinnatiZoo #Mammals
