Info on The African Wild Dog

One day I was reading a book about animals and I found a small section on The African Wild Dog. I read up on it and thought it was a good animal to do a post on. So, here is some info on The African Wild Dog.

The African Wild Dog (Lycaon Pictus) is a carnivore, mammal, and part of the Canidae family. It has a coat with a pattern of black, white, and yellow; different for each one.
The scientific name Lycaon Pictus is Greek for "painted wolf".
Adults usually weigh 17-36 kilograms, 37-79 pounds. It stands about 30 inches, 75 cm, at the shoulder.
The African Wild Dog has a total of 42 teeth. A study established that the African Wild Dog has a Bite Force Quotient of 142, the highest of any mammal living in the order of canivora.
The African Wild Dog can give birth to 2-19 pups, but they usually have about ten pups. Only the leaders of the packs can give birth; so the packs don't over-extend.
Females will usually go away from their birth packs at 14-30 months. Males will not usually go away from their birth packs.
African Wild Dogs hunt in packs. It hunts its prey in a long chase. Almost 80% of all hunts end in a kill. After a successful hunt the hunting party brings food back to the dens for those who are sick, injured, or to old to keep up.
The African Wild Dog has an unusual voice. It sounds like chirping or squeaking, similar to a bird.

Unfortunately, The African Wild Dog is endangered! I hope that humans will do all they can for these amazing beasts!

A Great Blogger

My very first comment ever was given to me by a very nice woman named Rosemary. She was nice enough to help me out by writing a post on me! With this post I hope to let Rosemary know that I will always remember her kind words and how she brought even more hope to me that I this blog will let people know about how animals need our help; and how we should respect animals.
I would like anyone reading this post to go look at Rosemary's great blog!
Click here to take a look at her great blog!

Poison Patrol

What is poisonous to dogs? That is a really important and smart question to ask! Here is a list of some things poisonous to your buddies, dogs.

Blue-green algae (found in pools of water)
Christmas tree water
Cocoa bean mulch (used for gardening)
Fertilizer
Fly bait
Household cleaners
Human medicines
Paint
Paint remover
Poisonous plants
Rat poison
Rubbing alcohol
Slug bait
Weed killer
Alcohol
Chocolate
Coffee
Onions
Grapes
Raisins
Macadamia nuts
Skin, pit, leaves, and the branches of avocados
Antifreeze

Protect Animals!!!!!!!!

Lots of animals are becoming extinct or endangered. Some are naturally becoming extinct. Others are caused by humans. Some animals are losing their homes. Others are slowly disappearing because they do not have enough food or vitamins that come from their food. If one animal dies out, like a rabbit, then their predators don't have anything to eat now. You can help by joining different groups that help animals. Or you can join or volunteer at an animals shelter or protection center. Even kids like me can help! My main point is that if animals are dieing out then it would destroy the food chain and could make humans disappear too! Animals were here before we were so we should respect them. I hope this has convinced you to help out lots of animals!

Perfect Pets

Here are some reasons why you should get these pets.
Dogs: Cute, cuddly, and sweet. Who could ask for more? Also a great security system.

Cats: Nice and soft. Great playmates.

Fish: Can't take care of a hard to keep pet? This pet is easy to feed and clean up after. It's also fun to watch them swim around.

Don't forget to research before getting a pet. If these pets are not for you, don't worry there are lots more pets that are easy to find.

Why I Started This Blog

Hi! My name is Katie and welcome to my blog. I live in the U.S.A. I am 10 years old and I am really interested in helping animals of all kinds. I really love animals. I love them so much I feel guilty even if I just smack a bug. I decided to start this blog with my father's help because the more I read and learn about animals and how some people mistreat them the more I want to share my opinion to others. That is the reason why I started this blog. I hope you like it!