Burmese gray wild dog
| Grouping | Cryptid |
|---|---|
| Sub grouping | Canine |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Habitat | forest |
Gray Dhole, also known as Myanmar gray wild dog is purported canid species from Myanmar, reported especially from the Pidaung Game Sanctuary near the Irrawaddy River in Myitkyina Forest Division, and Thayagon in the Bago Division. It is described as having a short dark gray coat, a black muzzle and short, round ears. The Burmans say there are two kinds of wild dog in Myanmar, the large and small.
References
- U Tun Yin. (March 1953) "Miscellaneous gleanings on Wild Life in Burma" (Do Wolves Occur in Burma?) The Burmese Forester 3(1): 43-47 pages (approx.)
- U Sein Tun, (1953) "Grey species of Wild dog in Burma", (correspondence). The Burmese Forester 3: 82-84
- Phythian- Adams, E.G. 1949. "Jungle memories. Pt. IV. Wild dogs and wolves, etc.". Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 48(4): 645-655.
- Burton, R. W. 1950. "The Burmese Wild Dog". Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 49: 300.
- Boswell, K. 1950. "The Burmese Wild Dog and other matters canine". Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 49: 301-303.
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