TNPSC Thervupettagam

Dhole (Asiatic Wild Dog)

July 2 , 2025 3 days 96 0
  • The dhole has been spotted again in the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape of Assam after years of absence.
  • The dhole is also called the Asiatic wild dog.
  • The dhole is social carnivore that lives in packs led by females.
  • Dholes prefer the dense forests, scrublands, and mountainous areas with plenty of prey.
  • In India, they are found in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, central regions, and parts of the northeast.
  • Dholes help keep the balance of prey animals in the forest ecosystem.
  • It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.

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