Cachorro Vinagre (Bush Dog)

Cachorro Vinagre (Bush Dog)

The cachorro vinagre, or bush dog (Speothos venaticus), is a rare and elusive canid native to Central and South America. They are characterized by their short legs, bushy tail, and reddish-brown fur. Bush dogs are highly social and live in small family groups, hunting primarily in dense forests for small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Their populations are threatened by habitat fragmentation and human encroachment.

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