Native to Sub-Saharan Africa, the African wild dog is the only living member of the genus Lycoan. Although they look somewhat similar to both jackals and hyenas, their closest relatives are coyotes, wolves, and domesticated dogs. History: Sadly, while African wild dogs once ranged between the desert and mountainous areas of much of sub-Saharan Africa, they have been eliminated from many of those regions and now mainly reside in Southern and Eastern Africa. Their current population has been estimated at around 6,500 individuals. Scientific Name: Lycaon pictus Characteristics: Extremely social animals, we're sure this African wild dog toy would love to join up with your pack! Individually hand painted and immaculately designed for life-like realism, this figurine is not only exceptional for creative play or as a learning aid. Size: Measuring 3.5 inches long and 2.75 inches tall, our African wild dog toy figurine is a bit bigger than a deck of cards stood on its side.