African Wild Dog vs Fossa
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
vs
Size
African Wild Dog
0.75 m
Human
1.75 m
Fossa
0.8 m
| African Wild Dog | Fossa | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 18–36 kg | 5.5–8.6 kg |
| Length | 0.75–1.12 m | 70–80 cm |
| Height | 60–75 cm | – |
| Top Speed | 66 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 7–11 yrs | 15–20 yrs |
| Gestation | 70 days | 90 days |
| Offspring | 2–21 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Nomadic | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, scrubland | Forest, Rainforest, Woodland |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Canidae | Eupleridae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |