What is the main prey category of the African wild dog in most hunting accounts?

Medium-sized antelope are the main prey category of the African wild dog in most hunting accounts. Common targets include impala and similar hoofed mammals that a coordinated pack can pursue over distance.

African wild dogs hunt cooperatively, using stamina, communication and rapid changes of direction rather than relying on a single ambush. Their prey choices vary with location, pack size and availability, and they may also take smaller animals or occasionally larger prey.

The species is not a domestic dog or a feral dog. Its scientific name is Lycaon pictus, and it has a distinctive coat pattern in which each individual is marked differently. Packs are highly social, with adults helping feed pups and injured members.