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1235 BCE
Original Population Size
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 -
1234 BCE
Original Territory Range
Their territory was from sub-Saharan Africa to southern Africa. Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/12436/0 -
First Identified
The African Wild Dog was first identified scientifically in 1820 by Coenraad Temminck. (Wikipedia) -
Events that Lead to Decline in Numbers
Disease, accidental death in hunting traps, conflict with farmers. These are all caused by habitat loss. Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/12436/0 -
Listed as Vulnerable
The species was first listed on the Endangered Species List as "Vulnerable."
Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/12436/0 -
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Captive Breeding Program
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/ -
Reintroduction to the Wild
Attempts at reintroduction weren't very successful, so people reintroduced captured wild dogs with captive-bred ones.
Source: Source: https://www.aazk.org/wp-content/uploads/African-Wild-Dog-Husbandry.pdf -
Current Territory
Their largest piece of territory is in southern Africa. Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/12436/0 -
Current Population Size
The current population is at about 6600 individuals. Source: https://www.fauna-flora.org/species/african-wild-dog?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs-jOtfSl2gIVkRuBCh0img4wEAAYASAAEgK_l_D_BwE -
Endangered Species Act
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
