| MammalMAP: |
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761 |
| Province: |
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| Country: |
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Botswana |
| Locus: |
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1922BB |
| Observer: |
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Kennedy David; Photographer Catriona Kennedy |
| Date of record: |
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2011-03-07 |
| Number of photos: |
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1 |
| Notes: |
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The next four photos show a female Wild Dog and one of her unusual companions. Some considerable time back this female was the sole survivor of her pack, which had been killed for reasons unknown - whether disease or liion/hyena competition has never been determined. After hunting for a spell on her own, she began to make overtures to both Spotted Hyaenas and Black-backed Jackals. This she did by ingratiation, chiefly through regurgitating food for the youngsters. She now seems to have established a firm relationship with some Black-backed Jackals. The jackals have benefited through her hunting prowess - she has the companionship that she clearly needs.
The shots show both her right and left sides. |
| Last updated: |
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2020-12-03 13:24:54 |
| Sp. code: |
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198960 |
| Species name: |
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Lycaon pictus |
| Common name: |
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African wild dog -- African Wild Dog |
| Family: |
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Canidae |
| Record status: |
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ACCEPTED |
| Collector's species id: |
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African Wild Dog Lycaon pictus |
| Institution: |
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ADU-UCT |
| Record URL: |
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https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=MammalMAP-761 |
| Links: |
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• Locus: Summary | Records • Species: Records | Distribution map |
