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Not much information on original population size. In 1984, their population was almost at 10,000. Source: http://www.animalinfo.org/species/carnivor/lycapict.htm
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Their territory was from sub-Saharan Africa to southern Africa. Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/12436/0
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The African Wild Dog was first identified scientifically in 1820 by Coenraad Temminck. (Wikipedia)
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Disease, accidental death in hunting traps, conflict with farmers. These are all caused by habitat loss. Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/12436/0
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The species was first listed on the Endangered Species List as "Vulnerable."
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A Species Survival Program (SSP) was set up to protect them. The SSP maintains genetic diversity in captive breeding and helps wild populations. They work in Africa and zoos in the USA. Source: Source: http://www.africanwilddogssp.com/
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Attempts at reintroduction weren't very successful, so people reintroduced captured wild dogs with captive-bred ones.
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Their largest piece of territory is in southern Africa. Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/12436/0
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The current population is at about 6600 individuals. Source: https://www.fauna-flora.org/species/african-wild-dog?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs-jOtfSl2gIVkRuBCh0img4wEAAYASAAEgK_l_D_BwE
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The Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973. It protects endangered species as a "consequence of...development untempered by adequate concern and conservation." These animals include the African Wild Dog. Source: Wikipedia
