The African wild dog is a highly social animal, living in packs that can range from a few individuals to over twenty. These packs are led by an alpha pair, and their sophisticated social structure ...

“Tilly was an incredible African wild dog. Tilly has held a large place in our hearts and was truly one in a million,” said Jordan S., animal care specialist.

Also known as African wild dogs or African painted wolves, this species is native to sub-Saharan Africa and lives in big family groups that are led by a dominant male and female, according to the zoo.

After a "challenging start," African painted dog pups Blue, Red, and Orange are looking forward to a "successful future," the Potawatomi Zoo said Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE ...

Three endangered African painted dog pups were born at the zoo on Sept. 28. The pups are living behind the scenes, but zoo officials say they may make their public debut soon.

They aren't the only African painted dogs the zoo is caring for: The pups’ mother and father, Bleu and Maurice, are also being cared for by the zoo. “The puppies are now 11 weeks old.

African painted dogs are considered an endangered species due to human-wildlife conflict, habitat fragmentation, and disease. There are less than 7,000 adults left in the wild.

African painted dogs are a unique canid species native to sub-Saharan Africa. They are considered endangered, with fewer than 7,000 adult painted dogs living in the wild, according to the zoo.

Now, one of the researchers who described the evolution of puppy-dog eyebrow muscles is considering what the African dog discovery means for canine evolution. “It opens a door to thinking about ...