Dhole

EN Carnivore Forests, Grasslands
12–21 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
56 km/h
Top Speed
Asia
Found In

Endemic to Asia, the Dhole is a carnivore species inhabiting forests, grasslands habitats. Weighing 12–21 kg, it is classified as Endangered.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Dhole Carnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 16.5 kg 50 kg ↓ 67%
Height 52.5 cm
Top Speed 56 km/h 48 km/h ↑ 17%
Avg Speed 56 km/h
Lifespan 12.5 yrs 12.5 yrs — 0%
Weight (kg)16.5avg 50Speed (km/h)56avg 48Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 12.5

Endemic to Asia

Habitat: Forests, Grasslands
Found In: Asia
Coloration: Red, Brown

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Pack-based.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 60–63 days
Offspring per Birth: 4-8
Lifespan: 10–15 years

An Endangered Species

EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Endangered Species

Ranked #18 of 31 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
16 African Wild Dog 18–36 kg EN
17 Proboscis Monkey 14–24 kg EN
18 Dhole 12–21 kg EN
19 Iberian Lynx 9–14 kg EN
20 Barbary Macaque 5–13 kg EN
21 Tasmanian Devil 4–14 kg EN

Other Canidae Species

The Canidae family has 14 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
African Wild Dog 18–36 kg Carnivore EN
Arctic Fox 2.5–9 kg Omnivore LC
Bengal Fox 2.5–4 kg Omnivore LC
Boxer Dog 25–32 kg Omnivore NA
Dalmatian Dog 23–32 kg Omnivore NA
Dingo 13–20 kg Carnivore LC
Fennec Fox 0.8–1.6 kg Omnivore LC
Maned Wolf 20–25 kg Omnivore NT
Red Fox 3–7 kg Omnivore LC
Rottweiler 36–60 kg Carnivore NA

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