As travelers look beyond the ‘big five,’ African wild dogs become a safari star

As safari-goers look beyond the big five, endangered African wild dogs are emerging as one of the continent’s most sought-after sightings. These camps have turned the limelight into sustained ...
PBS

Meet the Family | Dogs in the Wild

One family, 37 different faces. From the recognizable and familiar like foxes, wolves, African wild dogs and coyotes to the lesser-known ones like the Japanese raccoon dog, fennec fox, dholes and ...
TreeHugger

Why African Wild Dogs Are Endangered and What We Can Do to Help Save Them

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Known for its brightly ...
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Hyena vs. Wild Dog: Who Would Win In A Fight?

Africa is home to a diverse array of fascinating lifeforms, including hyenas and wild dogs. Many people confuse the wild dog with a hyena, but the two predators are very different in terms of their ...
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Hyena vs. Wild Dog: What’s The Difference?

There are many types of hyenas and a couple of hands full of wild dogs. But today we’re focusing on the most prominent of the lot: the sly spotted hyena vs. the ruthless African wild dog. Do they have ...
The Conversation

African wild dogs cope with human development using skills they rely on to compete with other carnivores

Scott Creel received funding from the US National Science Foundation and the Wallenberg Foundation. Large carnivores in Africa are important from ecological, economic and cultural perspectives, but ...