They are my favourite wild dog I have to say, especially when you see them out on the hunt, as you say perfectly constructed for the job they have to do!
Becky
Where would you see them out hunting Becky ?
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
Dunno Rips, their heads are very much like a Hyena I think.
My favourite too becky, and its amazing how those striking colours dissappear and blend into the background.
Stunning, never seen them before are they wild dogs or semi domesticated???/ they do have a look of the Hyena about them.
Fantastic photos Dawn.... where did you snap those?
Yes the rounded ear shape and large size is for maximum sound transmission and also for most efficient heat dissipation in a hot climate.
Pointed ear tips inhibit blood circulation slightly, so not so efficient in a hot climate but neither is it in the cold. The slower blood flow predisposes to frost bite, so rounded ears are better whatever the climate!