Spatial ecology and diet of the dhole Cuon alpinus (Canidae, Carnivora) in north central Thailand

Two adult male dholes Cuon alpinus belonging to 2 different packs were radio collared and tracked between March 2000 and October 2002 in Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand. Dholes occupied cumulative ranges (95% minimum convex polygon) of 12.0 km 2 ( n = 39) and 49.5 km 2 ( n = 62), traveled an average of 2,214 m each day ( n = 27, ± 2,422 m, range 25-9,469), and were primarily active during diurnal and crepuscular periods ( n = 927 activity readings, 46% active). Dhole diet using scat analysis ( n = 172) and identification of carcasses ( n = 14) consisted only of ungulates. Dhole range primarily included forested habitat, although some individuals also were observed hunting in grasslands.