Scientists say they have captured photographs of one of the most mysterious known animals: bush dogs.
Bush dogs live in Central and South America. They are a rarely seen and threatened species. But the photos suggest they may be more common than scientists thought.
Scientists used cameras that take photos in the forest when an animal passes by. Photos of the bush dogs were taken in wild areas of Panama. The traps can be found across the country from its Costa Rican border to its border with Colombia.
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pack – n. a group of usually wild animals that hunt together
whine – v. to make a high, crying sound
rodent – n. a small animal (such as a mouse, rat, squirrel, or beaver) that has sharp front teeth
elusive – adj. hard to find or capture
habitat – n. the place or type of place where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives or grows