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How many African wild dogs are there in the world?
African Wild Dogs have disappeared from much of their former range. Their population is currently estimated at approximately 6,600 adults in 39 subpopulations, of which only 1,400 are mature individuals.
Does lion eat dog?
Even a small 300-pound female lion can easily kill a dog. Lions and wild dogs share some of the same prey species, like impala, so lions view dogs as threats to their food supply, and try to kill any dogs they can catch.
Do wild dogs eat humans?
So in short, no, superficially not dangerous to humans. However, much like encountering a leopard in the wild, do not test them. Not very often. In the wild indigenous people do not fear them, and there have been no reported instances of wild dog attacks on people.