31.Which animal species is also called as ‘Dhole’? [A] Asiatic Wild Dog [B] Hyena [C] Aardwolf [D] African Elephant Show Answer
Answer: [A] Asiatic Wild Dog. Notes: The 'Dhole' (Cuon alpinus) is an animal native to Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia. Other names for the species include Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog, and mountain wolf. It is a Schedule II species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
