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It may look like a dog, but don’t be fooled – Africa’s most efficient killer, which can travel up to a staggering 72km/h, is neither a wolf nor a dog

Often overshadowed by lions, leopards and hyenas, the African wild dog is one of the continent's most extraordinary predators ...
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Buffalo's Charge at African Wild Dogs in Dramatic Kruger Encounter

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A dramatic wildlife encounter unfolded in South Africa's Kruger National Park when a group of buffalo suddenly charged at a pack ...
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As travelers look beyond the ‘big five,’ African wild dogs become a safari star

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gorongosa National Park is now home to more than 300 African wild dogs. CHARLIE HAMILTON JAMES, Nat Geo Image collection Bernard ...

The day the Waterberg’s 'ghost dogs' stepped into the spotlight

A conservation operation in the Waterberg brought scientists, veterinarians and wildlife experts face-to-face with one of ...
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Ecological Dynamics of African Wild Dog Populations

African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) are obligate cooperative breeders that operate in tightly bonded packs, with social cohesion and group hunting underpinning their persistence across savannah and ...