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
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
PeruAnything we've missed?
Help us improve this page by suggesting edits. Glory never dies!
Suggest an editGet to know me
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
