28/08/2024
Happy African Wild Dog Day
*Silent Strategists of the Savannah:*
African Wild Dogs are not only remarkable hunters with an 80% success *rate, but also embody teamwork, with packs sharing food and caring* for the young.
With fewer left in the wild, *_their incredible stamina and social bonds are crucial for survival in their endangered existence._*
However the biggest factor for *their low numbers are loss of habitat* and human-wildlife conflicts.
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Most endangered carnivore, *_the African wild dog._*
Wild dog packs need large habitats to survive. Dr Wendy Panaino , Tswalu's assistant ecologist, explains some of the challenges:
“Wild dogs are capable of escaping fenced reserves and travelling long distances. To monitor their movements,
