Scientific Name:
Canis adustus

Family Name:
Canidae

Head & Body Size:
26-32 in. (65-81 cm)

Tail Size:
12-16 in. (31-40 cm)

Weight:
14-30 lb

Color:
greyish brown with pale stripe that run alongside the flanks of its body. The tail is dark with a white tip.

Life Span:
about 12-14 years in the wild

Diet:
mostly fruits, small mammals like rats, and insects