● It is also known as Asian wild dog, Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog and mountain wolf.
● Habitat: It is native to Central, South and Southeast Asia.
● India: They are found in Western and Eastern Ghats, Central Indian landscape and North East India.
● IUCN Status: Endangered
● CITES: Appendix II
● Wildlife Protection Act: Schedule II
Why in the News? A recent study has identified 114 priority talukas/tehsils where habitats can be consolidated to enhance population connectivity for the Dholes.
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