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Bush dog
Characteristics
Scientific Name:
Speothos venaticus
Family Name:
Canidae
Head & Body Size:
24 in. (60 cm)
Tail Size:
5-6 in. (12-15 cm)
Weight:
11-15 lb.
Color:
reddish brown with a darker brown tail and often has a lighter patch under its throat.
Life Span:
about 10 years
Diet:
agoutis, pacas, capybaras, and even rheas
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Bush dog Description
The bush dog is a very unusual dog because it looks like a weasel or otter. They spend much of their time in and around water. Its skull is rounded with a short muzzle. Its ears are small and they have short tails and legs. They have webbed feet.
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