By iastoppers.com
In the dense jungles of the Eastern Ghats, the whistling sound is not always the wind; it might be the Dhole, also known as the Indian wild dog
With a fox-like tail often tipped in black, the Dhole's vibrant coat ranges from charcoal grey to rust red, adapting to its diverse habitats from mountains to scrub forests
Spanning territories from the chilly expanses of Siberia to the tropical Malaysian islands, their heartland remains the Western and Eastern Ghats of India
As the sun dips, you might spot a pack of these social canids, sometimes as large as 40 members, strategizing their next hunt in unison
Measuring between 76 and 100 cm in length, excluding their brushy tail, these creatures weigh an average of 14 to 21 kg
Despite their vast distribution, they're listed as 'Endangered' on the IUCN Red List, prompting conservation measures
Safeguarding the Dhole isn't just a moral imperative; it's a legal one too, with protections under The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and CITES Appendix II