New Guinea
Singing Dogs
BEHAVIOR
New Guinea Singing Dogs (scientific name: Canis hallstromi) are well known for their shy, elusive behavior. Unlike many canid species, scientists believe that they are solitary rather than pack animals. They are quite agile with the ability to jump high in the air like a cat. They are also excellent climbers and diggers. New Guinea singing dogs get their name from the various vocalizations that they make, with each individual making their own unique sound.
COLOR PATTERN
- Goldish red coat
- Black and tan coats
- White markings
- Narrow muzzles
- Petal shaped ears
WHERE WE LIVE
New Guinea singing dogs are found in the mountains and thick forests of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The most recent sitings place them in the Mandala mountains of West Papua Indonesia.
WEIGHT
New Guinea Singing Dog 21-30 pounds
Domestic Dog 3-250 pounds
LENGTH
New Guinea Singing Dog 2.4-3 feet long
A Man’s Stride 3 feet long
Bonus
New Guinea Singing Dog
Prey on small mammals, reptiles and even cassowarries
Dwarf Cassowary
39-57 pounds
WHAT WE EAT
CARNIVORE
- Small Mammals
- Reptiles
- Birds
- Dwarf Cassowary
THREATS
- Habitat Loss
New Guinea singing dogs are losing a lot of their habitat to farming and urbanization. - Inbreeding
Scientists believe that captive New Guinea singing dogs are all descendants of eight individuals. - Considered: Endangered
Did you know…
New Guinea singing dogs live
15
Years in captivity!
Did you know…
New Guinea Singing dog’s Fossils date back
6,000
Years!
Did you know…
New guinea singing dogs have an average of
4
Pups in a litter!
