Dholes

/doʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dhole; multiple individuals of the wild Asian dog species known for hunting in organized packs.

Etymology

From Hindi dhole + English plural -s. See dhole for full etymology.

Kelly Says

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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