If you ask a few people to name their favorite dog breeds, their lists may include Labrador retrievers, beagles, poodles and boxers.

Even though you’re probably familiar with these popular domestic dog breeds, you may have never heard of the African wild dog.

Also known as the “painted dog,” this feral (see definition and hear pronunciation below) animal is found only on the continent of Africa.

Known for its beautifully mottled coat and big, rounded ears, the African wild dog is now considered an endangered species.

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any precautions that you should take if you were to ever encounter a feral dog or cat?

Feral: Not domesticated, wild, untamed.

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