Question

Which of the following is/are true regarding dholes?

• A. The scientific name of dhole is Cuon alpinus.
• B. They live in a group called pack.
• C. They are found in Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The scientific name of dhole is Cuon alpinus. They are known as the Asiatic wild dog. Their diet mainly consists of various species of deer, wild boars, goats and wild cattle. They rarely hunt smaller animals such as rabbits, lizards and insects. Dholes live in a group, called pack, composed of 5 to 12 members. Males are much more numerous.They mostly live in South Asian forest areas.They are found in Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu.