* A thick, waterproof coat. This coat helps to protect them from the heavy rains of the rainforest.
* Large paws with webbed toes. These paws help them to spread their weight and move through the muddy, swampy terrain of the rainforest.
* A long tail. This tail helps them to balance and maneuver through the thick underbrush of the rainforest.
* Sharp teeth and claws. These teeth and claws help them to hunt and kill their prey.
* Excellent hearing and smell. These senses help them to locate prey and avoid predators.
* A social lifestyle. Bush dogs live in packs of up to 12 individuals. This social lifestyle helps them to cooperate in hunting and defending their territory.