The term 'Wild Dog of Asia' is referring to the dhole, a species of wild canid native to Central, South and Southeast Asia. The dhole is a highly social animal, living in large clans which occasionally split up into small packs to hunt prey. It primarily feeds on medium-sized ungulates, but will also take smaller animals, livestock, carrion, and garbage. The dhole is listed as Endangered by the IUCN due to ongoing habitat loss, depletion of its prey base, competition from other species, persecution, and disease.