What is the common name for the Asiatic wild dog that was once found a

What is the common name for the Asiatic wild dog that was once found all over the continent?

Dhole

Dachshund

Beagle

Mudhol Hound

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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2019-20

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The common name for the Asiatic wild dog that was once found all over the continent is Dhole.

The Dhole (Cuon alpinus) is a canid native to South, Southeast, East, and Central Asia. It is also known as the Asian wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog, and mountain wolf. The Dhole is a highly social animal, living in packs, and is a formidable predator.

Dholes are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, facing threats from habitat loss, depletion of prey base, competition with other predators, and persecution. Dachshund, Beagle, and Mudhol Hound are breeds of domesticated dogs and are not wild species found across the continent.

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