Answer: Endangered
Notes: Visakhapatnam’s Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is celebrating World Dhole Day on May 28 to raise awareness about the endangered dhole. Dholes, also called the Asiatic wild dog, have the scientific name Cuon alpinus. They are wild canids native to Southeast Asia and are known for their strong social behavior and teamwork in hunting. Dholes usually live 10 to 13 years in the wild and up to 16 years in captivity. Their global population is estimated between 949 and 2,215 adults, mostly in India and Thailand. Major threats include habitat loss, reduced prey, human persecution, disease, and competition with other predators. Dholes are listed in Appendix II of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. They are also classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List, which tracks global species conservation status.
