The Dhole (Cuon alpinus) is a mammal of the Canidae family. It is the only species in its genusCuon.
Dholes are mostly found in south Asia, ranging further north into central Asia to the borders of Russia, east to Malaysia and south to Sumatra and Java.
The dhole is a social canid and is generally seen hunting in packs.
Cuonalpinus dukhunensis, found South of the Ganges in India, has a red coat, short hair on the paws, and fl whiskers.
Cuonalpinus hesperius, found in Eastern Turkestan, Southern Siberia and Western China (Altai and Tienshan), has a long, bright yellow coat with a white underside and pale whiskers.
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