Rare Pink-Furred Dholes Discovered in Thailand's Kaeng Krachan Park

[snoop1130]

File photo for reference only

 

In an intriguing wildlife find, camera traps in Thailand's Kaeng Krachan National Park have captured rare images of dholes, or Asiatic wild dogs, with an unusual pinkish fur. The discovery, made in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Thailand, has thrilled wildlife enthusiasts as these images depict dholes with a striking deviation from their typical reddish-brown coats.

 

The footage, taken in several areas of the park, reveals packs of dholes on the hunt, showcasing normal hunting behaviour. However, what caught the researchers' attention was the unexpected fur colour in at least four individuals. Mongkol Chaiphakdee, head of the national park, confirmed these pink-furred dholes belong to separate packs, dismissing the possibility of inbreeding.

 

 

The emergence of these visually distinct dholes has prompted researchers to explore the underlying causes, which might include pigmentation variations, genetic anomalies, or even albinism. Some experts propose that this could represent an evolutionary curiosity, enhancing the allure of these seldom-seen predators.

 

The sighting has garnered significant interest, leading to planned studies aimed at understanding the genetic or environmental factors behind this phenomenon. For now, the pink dholes of Kaeng Krachan remain a captivating enigma, sparking imaginations and opening new avenues for conservation study.

 

-- 2025-01-21

 

 

[pacovl46]

Looks much more like chestnut or rust than pink…

[hotchilli]

21 minutes ago, pacovl46 said:

Looks much more like chestnut or rust than pink…

My thoughts too... can't depict any pink from the Op photo.

[Classic Ray]

I expect they will soon be rounded up and exploited like that Pygmy hippo.

[seykota]

Making this information public = Bad idea = morons will try to find them

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

National Park have captured rare images of dholes, or Asiatic wild dogs

Just some pesky Dingoes. 

 

[KhunLA]

Damn 'trail dogs' 

[Grumpy one]

2 hours ago, pacovl46 said:

Looks much more like chestnut or rust than pink…

May be a rear end shot shows the pink bits  

[Yagoda]

OMG I apologize, I read this one wrong I get all excited about pink dildos being found in a park and was hoping for a good laugh.

 

My bad.

[Peterphuket]

3 hours ago, pacovl46 said:

Looks much more like chestnut or rust than pink…

Colour balance of the camera was set wrong?

[Grusa]

Makes a change from the usual pink Aholes!

[impulse]

44 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

4 hours ago, pacovl46 said:

Looks much more like chestnut or rust than pink…

Colour balance of the camera was set wrong?

 

Or it may have been a file photo for reference only, as the OP states.

 

[ignore it]

Yeah, 

I read the headline incorrectly too.

Got caught thinking, wtf...ain't all Aholes pink.

 

[Burma Bill]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

camera traps in Thailand's Kaeng Krachan National Park have captured rare images of dholes,

 

Well I have certainly learnt something today from this interesting article. Now I know what a "Dhole" is - a wild dog!

 Looks similar to a UK fox.