The African wild dog goes by various names, reflecting its widespread distribution across Africa, including open plains and sparse woodlands of Sub-Saharan Africa. The most common names for this species are painted dog, African spotted dog, painted wolf, and Cape hunting dog. People often judge painted dogs by their appearance, but there’s much more to this endangered animal than meets the eye. Their irregular fur patterns can make them seem unclean and unkempt, and their tendency to live and tr