Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of wild canid: Cuon alpinus is the scientific name for a specific type of wild dog, also commonly known as the dhole.
   • A pack-hunting predator: It refers to a fierce, social carnivore native to forested regions of central and southeast Asia, known for cooperative hunting.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cuon alpinus is an endangered species due to habitat loss.
  • Researchers are studying the unique vocalizations of the cuon alpinus.
  • Unlike solitary tigers, the cuon alpinus hunts in coordinated packs.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific/zoological context: The term is used formally in biological taxonomy and wildlife conservation discussions.
  • The genus Cuon is monotypic, containing only the species Cuon alpinus.

Variants and Related Words

• Dhole (n): The common name for .
  • The dhole is sometimes called the Asiatic wild dog.
• Asiatic wild dog (n): Another descriptive common name for this animal.

Synonyms

• Dhole: The primary common name synonym.
• Asian wild dog: A descriptive synonym.
• Indian wild dog: A regional name variant.

Notes

• is a fixed binomial nomenclature term. It is typically italicized in scientific writing. The word "cuon" itself is not commonly used in isolation outside this scientific name.

Noun

1. fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs