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Boston's Franklin Park Zoo welcomes 2 African painted dogs

Franklin Park Zoo welcomes 2 African painted dogs
Franklin Park Zoo welcomes 2 African painted dogs 00:24

BOSTON - There are two new residents at the Franklin Park Zoo.

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The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston welcomed two African painted dogs. Franklin Park Zoo

A pair of highly endangered African painted dogs just moved in. The animals are 6-year-old sisters. While they may look similar, the patterns on their coats are totally different.

The pattern of an African painted dog is as singular as a human fingerprint.

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