Plural of dhole; multiple individuals of the wild Asian dog species known for hunting in organized packs.
From Hindi dhole + English plural -s. See dhole for full etymology.
Packs of dholes can number over 40 individuals—they're incredibly efficient team hunters with different roles and strategies. They're still poorly understood compared to wolves and lions because they live in remote Asian forests.
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