Watching Wild Dogs killing a wildebeest

Old Feb 9th, 2007, 03:23 AM
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the pack consists of 8 adults and 10 puppies.
The pups are around 3 or 4 months old.
I don't know how many males, females and the age of the adults.
I'm not sure if they tagged one or more dogs, they aren't wearing collars, thats for sure. But I know that from time to time some researchers are coming over ( i think from a german zoology society) to study this pack.
As for the boundries, I wouldn't know. They aren't denning anymore, and their range is increasing, but they seem to stay quite closed to the same area (luckily fot the visitors of Suyan)
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Old Feb 9th, 2007, 04:59 AM
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Great photos Nikao. I felt like I was there as I watched your slideshow.

I noticed in the photos in the midst of the kill that one of the pack could be seen not actively participating in the kill but instead looking out at the horizon and seemingly acting as scout/lookout. The social structure of these animals is fascinating. I hope I have the good fortune some day to see them on a drive or walk.
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Old Feb 9th, 2007, 05:39 AM
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Hi GreenDrake;

Good observation! You are totally right; there were always one or two dogs not eating, (also because of ranks of course) and on the lookout. Even when the wildebeest was still standing, the dog who had lead the chase, was lying down and on the lookout, as if they knew it would only take a few of them to take the wildebeest down now they had himp standing still...
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Great story and interesting photos Nikao. You were really lucky to witness the hunt and kill in such an open area. Thanks for also telling about your reactions - this is the bit where us humans have the greatest difficulty reconciling our touchy-softy side with the sheer excitement and awe of the "red in tooth and claw" of Africa.
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I suppose my wild dogs watching some marabous in Samburu is no longer the best recent East African wild dog sighting by a Fodorite…

Amazing! Thanks Nikao.
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Incredible! Wow! OMG and on and on with hyperbole because it's not hyperbole because this is amazing.

Welcome back, Nikao, and thanks so much.
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