Definition
dhole
noun
- A wild dog native to Asia, smaller than a wolf, with reddish-brown fur and a bushy tail, living in packs.
Usage: Also called Asian wild dog or red dog.; Scientific name: Cuon alpinus.
Examples
- The dhole hunts in coordinated packs across the forests of India and Southeast Asia.
- Dholes are smaller and more agile than wolves, making them efficient hunters in dense jungle terrain.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered dhole population.
- A pack of dholes can bring down prey much larger than themselves through teamwork.
- The dhole's distinctive reddish coat helps it blend into the dry grasslands where it roams.