Asiatic Wild Dog

A new study by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has confirmed the return of the dhole (Asiatic wild dog) to Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape (KKAL) in Assam, after being believed locally extinct in the region.

About Asiatic Wild Dog

Dholes are social animals known to form packs of up to 30 individuals. However, depending on prey availability, they may also hunt alone or in pairs

Distributions

The current distribution of the dhole is restricted to parts of Central and Eastern Asia, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

In India, they are found in three clusters across India, namely the Western and Eastern Ghats, the central Indian landscape and North East India. The Western and Eastern Ghats is a stronghold region for dholes

Habitat of the Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole)

• Dholes inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems, which indicates their adaptability.

  Dense tropical and subtropical forests
  Montane (mountain) forests
  Scrub forests
  Pine forests
  Steppes (grassland plains without trees)

• They are generally found in areas with good forest cover and abundant prey availability.

Conservation Status of Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole)

Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape (KKAL)

Location & Geography

• Situated in Assam, south of the Brahmaputra River.Previously part of the North Bank Landscape, now integrated as part of a larger conservation landscape. It Lies within the globally significant Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot.

Ecological Importance

• It Acts as a critical wildlife corridor between Kaziranga National Park and the Karbi Anglong Hills. It Ensures genetic connectivity for large mammals like tigers, elephants, and rhinos.

About Candid

Canids are a family of mammals belonging to the order Carnivora. They are commonly known as the dog family and encompass a wide range of species, including domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, jackals, and several other wild canines