Why Save African Wild Dogs?
Among the top carnivores, wild dogs are a landscape species requiring large, ecologically diverse areas to survive. Species, like wild dogs, may have a significant impact on the structure and function of natural ecosystems. Because of habitat requirements and ranging behavior, they are threatened by human disturbance and use of natural landscapes. One of Africa’s most efficient predators, wild dogs may help regulate prey species that in turn play a role in shaping vegetation communities. Securing a future for wild dogs, therefore, is an essential part in stemming the loss of biodiversity and preserving a healthy ecosystem.
