Photo by beverlyjoubert | Africa’s wild dogs (also known as painted wolves) are distinctive and fascinating in so many ways. Take their food-sharing habits. When it comes to mealtime etiquette, it's the youngest members of the pack that get access to a kill first—an age-based system is rare in the animal kingdom. Pushing pups to the front of the queue gives them the best chance at a high-quality meal, and the organized hierarchy at the dinner table means the business of eating proceeds as quickly as possible. With enemies like hyenas and lions posing an ever present danger, speedy eating is a smart move. #africanwilddogs #wildlife #painteddogs