Short eared dog

This unique and elusive dog is endemic to the Amazon basin

Igor de le Vingne

The Short-eared dog is a species of widespread yet rarely seen, near-threatened jungle dogs found in South America. Unlike other dogs, these wild dogs have developed partially webbed feet to assist them in swimming through the semi-aquatic environment of the amazon rainforest. With a population of only 15,000, these are one of the rarest carnivores in South America.

Domestic dogs are a direct threat to these canids as they transmit and spread diseases among the wild population of short-eared dogs, which includes rabies and canine distemper. Moreover, humans have also played their part by degrading and destroying their natural habitats.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Bolivia
2011
Brazil
2011
Colombia
2011
Ecuador
2011
Peru
2011

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No