Known by a variety of english names, this canid hunts in highly co-operative packs, and is able to kill prey much larger than itself. The powerful jaw muscles and well-developed carnassial teeth show that it is adapted for devouring bones, like the hyaena. It is said to have the highest bite-force quotient of any extant mammal.

1. African Hunting Dog skull, lateral view

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2. African hunting Dog skull, ventral view

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Internet Resources

Standard links :
Smithsonian / Wilson & Reeder's Taxonomic List

University of Michigan Animal Diversity Web

Other Links
Royal Museum for Central Africa

Digimorph