African painted dogs at the #oregonzoo rest in a patch of late-afternoon sunlight. The lovely dentit

African painted dogs at the #oregonzoo rest in a patch of late-afternoon sunlight. The lovely dentition being shown off by the dog in the back is part of what makes these #canids such successful and specialized carnivores: modified carnassial teeth allow them to shear meat quickly and effectively. #africanpainteddog #wilddog #doggo #zooanimals #lazyafternoon (at Oregon Zoo)
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