20/05/2026
We recently had the incredible opportunity to join Hannes, the head warden of , to check in on a male African Wild Dog.
This particular male had previously been caught in a snare that pulled tight around his lower body, causing some pretty severe injuries. The team is always very careful about when they intervene, but since these dogs are highly endangered, and this being the the alpha male, the decision was made to step in. Helping him recover means the pack keeps its breeding male and a fighting chance for the future.
It was amazing to watch the vet team work so swiftly while constantly monitoring him. In this clip, Raina, an expert on Wild Dogs, answers a question about how old this alpha male is.
A massive thank you to the team for letting us witness the vital work that goes into protecting this species.
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