The African Wild Dog (IMAGE) Norwegian University of Science and Technology Caption African wild dogs, Lycaon pictus, are not feral family pets, but an entirely separate species. Credit Per Harald Olsen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology Usage Restrictions with proper credit and only in association with articles about this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.