African hunting dog

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === African hunting dog (plural African hunting dogs) (zoology) A wild canid, Lycaon pictus, typically black, white and tan, found in Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. Synonyms: African wild dog, Cape hunting dog, painted dog, painted hunting dog, painted wolf ==== Usage notes ==== Despite its ubiquity, the term African wild dog is generally deprecated in conservationist circles, due the negative connotations of wild dog (e.g. suggesting that they are feral domestic dogs). African hunting dog is similarly discouraged as it may create the false impression that these are a breed of domestic dog. Terms like painted hound or painted wolf are being preferred. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === References ===