Wild Dogs

Africa is full of incredibly beautiful animals, but I'd place the wild dog as equal in beauty to most others. They are strictly protected throughout Africa, and seeing one in the bush is extremely rare. While hunting the Gokwe area of Zimbabwe in 2006 my PH, Kirk Mason, and I bumped into a pack of dogs on the road above the Ume River. It was early in the morning, and just barely light, so the pictures are not great. There were about 10 total, but most were off into the bush before I could get photos.

Water Hole Where Kudu Kill Was Found

Interestingly, while checking a nearby waterhole for elephant the evening before we found a kudu calf kill; which, upon examination, Kirk declared to be the work of a pack of wild dogs. It was just about half a mile from there that we saw these dogs.

Wild Dogs

Wild Dog

Wild dogs are reputed to be the most efficient and lethal hunters in Africa. They'll team tag their prey in a footrace until they jointly wear the animal out and are able to pull it to the ground.