Wild thing

We were quite elated to have happened upon two African wild dogs.  The dogs are extemely endangered as ranchers shoot them fearing the dogs will go after cattle.

The calmness exhibited by this dog at rest belies its hunting skiills and somewhat harsh reputation. These dogs are exceptionally skilled hunters.  Travelling in packs of about 6 to 20, their pray rarely escape.  The can run long distances, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour.  They encircle their pray, attacking, and often consume their pray while its still alive.