Lycaon pictus

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Definition

Noun: 1. African wild dog: A large, carnivorous mammal (Lycaon pictus) native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its distinctive, irregularly blotched coat of yellow, black, and white fur. It is a highly social animal that lives and hunts in cooperative packs.

Usage
  • As a subject: The is an endangered species.
  • As an object: Conservationists are working to protect the .
  • With modifiers: The painted hunting dog, , relies on endurance to run down its prey.
Examples
  • The has large, rounded ears and only four toes on its front feet, unlike other canids.
  • Researchers observed a pack of successfully hunting an antelope.
  • Habitat loss is a major threat to the survival of .
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Context: In zoological taxonomy, is the sole extant species within the genus , distinct from the genus (which includes wolves and domestic dogs).
Variants and Related Words
  • African wild dog (n): The most common English name for this animal.
  • Painted wolf (n): An increasingly used alternative name, emphasizing its unique and colorful coat.
  • Cape hunting dog (n): A historical name, less common today.
  • Lycaon (n): The genus name, sometimes used informally to refer to the species.
Synonyms
  • African hunting dog
  • Painted hunting dog
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary meaning refers specifically to the biological species. It is not used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions.
  • The name is derived from Latin and Greek, meaning "painted wolf of Lycaon," referencing a figure in Greek mythology.
Noun
  1. a powerful doglike mammal of southern and eastern Africa that hunts in large packs; now rare in settled area

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