Across the world, millions of creatures like the African wild dog are facing extinction and may one day become an unknown fable of the past. Since the 1900s, African wild dogs have been in danger of extinction due to killings and habitat loss. Initially, people didn't care about them because they were considered cruel killers, but now many wildlife organizations are working to protect the African wild dog. There are many reasons, past and present, why African wild dogs are disappearing and this has a significant effect on humans and the natural ecosystem. This problem, once in Africa, has become a global problem for which the whole world is finding solutions. The African wild dog is a medium-sized dog that stands approximately 29 to 43 inches tall and weighs 39 to 79 pounds (African wild dog 1) and lives in eastern and southern Africa, specifically in areas like Kruger, Hwange , Serengeti National Park, Zimbabwe and Tanzania (Creel 1). Its scientific name is Lycaon pictus, which means painted wolf in Latin. They get this name from their highly patterned and colorful coat which helps them blend in with the savannah in which they live. The African wild dog eats mammals and does not feed on food due to conflicts with lions and hyenas. They live in close-knit social groups of approximately 2 to 27 adults and one-year-olds (Creel 1), with the oldest female being the dominant female while a prime male leads the pack. Contrary to popular belief in early colonial times, the wild dog does not attack people and only preys on unsupervised livestock, as it tries to avoid conflict with humans due to its docile nature. They hunt in large packs and use skill and strategy rather than brute strength or speed to take down targets ranging from the middle of paper to organizations like the World Wide Fund for Nature, thanks to the support of these organizations. In large organizations, this problem has begun to be recognized worldwide. With this solution, the African wild dog population is slowly increasing over time. Many solutions have been tried to save the African wild dog from extinction. Some solutions, like vaccinating dogs, have helped very slightly, while others continue to grow and help even more than before. The African wild dog has gone through many difficult times, both in the past and present, which have led to its decline. The decline of the African wild dog has affected the ecosystem in many ways that people did not expect, as well as issues affecting the wild dog itself. Fortunately, many people are trying to find solutions to save the African wild dog and permanently remove it from the endangered species list...