r/AnimalReddits Nov 04 '20

r/PaintedWolves - for anyone who likes Lycaon pictus, the African painted wolf aka painted dog or African wild dog - or would like to find out more about this endangered species.

Painted wolves are Africa’s second most endangered large carnivore. Only about 6600 remain in the wild.

Compared to some of the other species under threat, they are still relatively under the radar of most people. Additionally, those who have heard of them often have a very distorted view of this incredible social mammal, based on very one-sided reporting and myths which surround them.

The painted wolves sub is trying to balance the picture a little and make friends for this African underdog.

Find out more about them, share images and videos of painted wolves and hear news from the conservation organisations monitoring them in the field.

The sub often features artworks depicting painted wolves but currently there is more than the usual to promote an online exhibition dedicated to the species which is also raising funds for their conservation.

Hope you’ll visit and maybe join the pack if you like what you see!

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u/Gullywump Nov 04 '20

Will definitely be joining! They're so gorgeous!