Zoo & location
Whipsnade and London Zoo
Population in the wild
70 adults (15 mature individuals)
IUCN status
Endangered
Scientific name
Lycaon pictus manguensis Matschie
Order
Carnivora
Type
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Region
West Africa
Habitat
Forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Grassland, Desert
West African wild dog population
The West African wild dog survives only in Senegal and potentially in the W complex in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger.
The principal threats to African wild dogs include habitat fragmentation, conflict with human activities, road kills, and infectious disease. The vulnerability of this species is also increased by the fact that it generally occurs at low densities.
The population of African wild dogs in West Africa is currently estimated at 70 adults (15 mature individuals) in two subpopulations and continues to decline.
We are working with African wild dogs at each of our conservation zoos at Whipsnade and London.
Protecting west African wild dogs
West African carnivores and elephants in the savannah
West African carnivores and elephants in the savannah
We are fighting for the future of west African wild dogs and elephants in their last remaining stronghold.