Short-eared Dogs or Jungle Dogs (Atelocynus Microtis) Are A Unique And Elusive Canid Species Endemic

Short-eared dogs or jungle dogs (Atelocynus microtis) are a unique and elusive canid species endemic to the Amazonian basin. Since short-eared dogs favor undisturbed habitats, wild sightings are rare. What is known about the species is due mostly to a semi-wild animal named Oso (bottom photo) who was the subject of a ten-year study. The species is threatened by feral dogs, habitat destruction, and diseases like rabies and distemper. (x x x x)