Guide

African Wild Dog (Painted Dog) in Kruger National Park โ€” A Complete Guide

By Mike Lawrie

<p><strong>The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus, also called the painted dog) is one of Africa's most endangered carnivores</strong> โ€” fewer than 7,000 remain in the wild. Kruger National Park holds approximately 350โ€“450 individuals across the public park and the Greater Kruger reserves, making it one of the continent's most important strongholds. From Hoedspruit, sightings are uncommon but extraordinary.</p>