The Amazon’s Mysterious “Ghost Dog” Has Been Hiding a Big Secret

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Camera Trap Captures Rare Short Eared DogCamera traps are revealing that the Amazon’s “ghost dog” is less rare than feared but still depends on protected forests. For decades, the short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis) has ranked among the least understood carnivores in Latin America, and perhaps among the least understood canids anywhere. Its secretive behavior, sharp hearing, and powerful sense of smell [...]
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