Dogs are one of the most beautiful and loved animals in the world. Being in developed places never gets a chance for us to view the other side, the wildlife. There are unimaginable wildlife species out there that can just boggle the mind to completely freak out. Can you just imagine that there are some wild dog species that can catch prey and finish their meal in a matter of minutes? I was honestly shocked that some of the wild dogs are ferocious enough to make such an attempt to bring down big prey for their meal. Additionally, some of the wild dogs listed here are banned in some of the countries and require a special permit to keep them as per.
Even wondered what the ten most dangerous wild dogs could be in the world. Let’s have a look at them!
10. Black-backed Jackal
As you all may already be aware of the jackal and their deadly hunting strategies. However, let’s check some of them here. The black-backed jackal is a clever hunter, which is native to eastern and southern Africa.
Additionally, the black-backed jackal moreover vectors the rabies virus and becomes a livestock predator. Something interesting to note that the Black-backed jackals are unchanged for the last 2.5 million years. They match exactly the same currently while comparing their structure from fossil deposits.
Further, they possess incredible intelligence and known to produce betraying characteristics. The black-backed jackals are very ferocious while comparing to other jackal species. They are known to prey on animals with no hassle and can try on animals slightly bigger than their size.
9. Short Eared Dog
The short earned dog is yet another savage dog endemic to the Amazonian basin. Also recognized as “short-eared zorro” or “small-eared dog”, the short-eared dog was evolved right since 2.5 million years ago. Additionally, as per the records, the dog breed migrated from North America to the southern continent then. This is considered the Great American Interchange.
Further, the shored eared dogs are considered the most unusual canids of all time. Most of their life, they tend to avoid humans in their environment. They are considered very peculiar in terms of behavior and mostly prefer a solitary lifestyle. Finally, the wild dog is mainly a carnivore and fetch for small mammals, insects, and fish.
8. Australian Dingo
Australian dingo is a lethal wild dog found in Australia. The dingo wild dogs are found even in Southeast Asia. Additionally, their body color can range between reddish and gold. The Australian dingo settled in Australia for 3450 years ago. The settlement of their kind came after the evidence of the dingo fossils found in Western Australia.
Technically speaking the Australian dingo wild dogs are not dog breeds. They are considered a mix between a dog and a wolf. The dog breed is banned in some of the places like Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia. However, they can be owned as a pet in New South Wales and Western Australia.
Dingoes majorly catch hold as prey most of the time behind the kangaroos. Once they are behind them, the dingoes are known to kill them by making them exhausted. Finally, the hunting strategies carried by Australian dingoes are incredible and catch hold of the prey’s throat as a hunting mechanism.
7. Coyote
Coyote is a menacing wild dog species native to North America. Also recognized as “the American Jackal” by zoologists, the coyote is flexible enough while considering their social organization.
Additionally, the body color can range between light grey, black, white, or red depending on geography. The coyote’s major threat happens to be humans and as per the records, there were close to 750,000 individuals killed between 1938 and 1945.
Something interesting to note that the coyote possesses incredible hunting strategies. Unlike other wild dogs that attack from the back, the coyotes are known to catch the prey from the front, especially grabbing the throat region.
6. White Wolf
The white wolf is a subspecies of the grey wolf, which is also known as the “white wolf” or “polar wolf”. The white wolf by name is pure white in color native to Canada’s Queen Elizabeth Islands. Additionally, white wolves are known to reside in extremely harsh weather conditions.
They can withstand places with temperatures as minimum as -30 degrees. Further, the white wolves are smaller than grey wolves and have smaller ears. There are records of white wolves attacking humans in 1977. The evidence shows that Arctic wolves are relatively not afraid of humans.
5. Striped Hyena
Striped hyena becomes yet another one on the list to grab a spot from North and East Africa. The striped hyena happens to be the smallest true hyena species in the world. Additionally, striped hyenas are listed into the IUCN as near-threatened species.
Their population is under 10,000 individuals. While considering their hunting strategies, the striped hyenas are vulnerable to humans too. There have been many attacks on humans right since the 1880s.
Further, the striped hyenas are timid by nature but become furious if provoked. They tend to show a better rage on humans at night. Being said that, as per the records, the wild dog is lesser-known to prey humans.
In the 1880s, there were 25 children and 3 adults were bruised by them. Additionally, a similar situation during the 1930s and 1940s was seen, wherein the children sleeping in the courtyard were killed by them.
4. Grey Wolf
You must already be aware of the dangers that the wolf imposes on both animals and humans. The grey wolf is considered one of the most dangerous wild dog breeds of all time. Also simply recognized as “wolf”, the grey wolves are native to Eurasia and North America. Additionally, they are incredible hunters and have high success rates while hunting.
A single wolf or a couple has a better hunting success rate than a group of grey wolves. Grey wolves are proficient in bringing down big animals like bison, muskoxen, and moose. Having such a well-built body, the wolves are good runners too. They can run up to 64 km/h for several kilometers while hunting the prey.
3. Asiatic Wild Dog
Asiatic wild dog is a deadly wild dog breed, which is also recognized as “dhole”, “Asian wild dog”, “Indian wild dog” or “mountain wolf”. The Asiatic wild dogs are highly social animals and always live in groups. Further, they are known to live in groups of 12 individuals. However, sometimes they are even known to move in packs of 40 individuals.
Furthermore, the wild dog is sturdy enough to wander around all forms of terrains. They are well-built to run fast, incredibly swim, and unimaginably jump. Finally, they possess stunning and special hunting strategies that are known to bring down big animals like wild boars, goats, and deer.
2. Spotted Hyena
The spotted hyena is yet another dangerous wild dog, native to Sub-Saharan Africa. The population is relatively high between 27,000 and 47,000 individuals. Additionally, the spotted hyenas are known to hunt in large groups. They are known to hunt even in small parties of 2-5 individuals.
Once the spotted hyenas select the prey, they can chase them for longer distances without any hesitation. They are capable of even chasing the prey for several kilometers at a speed of up to 60 km/h.
Also recognized as “laughing hyenas”, the spotted hyenas are known to bring down bigger animals like zebra, antelope, wildebeest, and juvenile hippos.
1. African Wild Dog
African wild dog is by far considered the most dangerous and lethal wild dogs of all time. Also recognized as “painted wolf” or “Cape hunting dog”, the African dogs are the largest canine in Africa.
Additionally, African wild dogs are considered the most successful hunters. Something surprising to note that the African wild dogs wander around in packs. None of them are left behind in their journey.
They form groups between two and 27 individuals and tend to be highly bonded. Obviously being so much bonded, there is no doubt that they can be defeated when they are in groups. They possess an impressive success rate for killing prey. The African wild dogs are capable of even bringing down large animals like wildebeest and antelope.