They're generally active early in the morning and late in the afternoon, but sometimes hunt on moonlit nights. Prey is tirelessly pursued until completely exhausted and then brought down.
Larger prey is attacked on the run.
Wild dogs are extremely sociable and will wait for the young to finish eating before they claim their part of the kill. Carrion, even when fresh, is not eaten at all. Enemies include lion, leopard and man. They have little tolerance for hyena at their kills.