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.
What is the common name for the Asiatic wild dog that was once found all over the continent?
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20 · Topic: Taxonomy (Taxonomic Characters and Evidence (Morphological, Anatomical, Cytological, Molecular))