Bush dog
The Bush dog (Speothos venaticus) is a carnivorous mammal native to South America.
The bush dog is a canine found in Central and South America. In spite of its extensive range, it is very rare in most areas except in Suriname, Guyana and Peru; it was first described by Peter Wilhelm Lund from fossils in Brazilian caves and was believed to be extinct. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Speothos venaticus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Canidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- South America
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Length
- 63 cm
- Lifespan
- 14.1 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
What does a Bush dog eat?
The bush dog is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a Bush dog?
The bush dog weighs around 6 kg and measures about 63 cm.
How long do Bush dogs live?
In the wild, the bush dog can live up to about 14.1 years.
Where do Bush dogs live?
Bush dogs are found in South America, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the bush dog endangered?
The bush dog is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.