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Beautiful animals that when they hunt in large packs are the most successful of all predators. And unlike lions, when they are successful, the feeding frenzy shows no violence to other members of the pack and the puppies get their chance at the carcass if the adults aren't regurgitating meat for the real young ones.
So here are a few ending up with a typical predatory scene that if you are sensitive, just avoid #6 altogether.
Eric

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Chitabe-Lebala-Savuti-2013/i-Nbjgng2/0/X2/XBOT5688wilddog-X2.jpg

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Chitabe-Lebala-Savuti-2013/i-2HXm6PC/0/X2/XBOT5686WILDDOGS-X2.jpg

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Chitabe-Lebala-Savuti-2013/i-DjKq3WB/0/X2/XBOT5646wilddogs-X2.jpg

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Chitabe-Lebala-Savuti-2013/i-S3f6SHk/0/X2/XBOT5733wilddogsonthemovecrop-X2.jpg

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Chitabe-Lebala-Savuti-2013/i-Dsbkdxm/0/X2/XBOT5712doginpack-X2.jpg

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Chitabe-Lebala-Savuti-2013/i-5Dj3tSX/0/X2/XBOT5799wilddogsatkill-X2.jpg



Jan 27, 2015 at 07:17 AM
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Well done and nicely documented Eric. I enjoyed these - well most of them ~ Ron


Jan 27, 2015 at 08:51 AM
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Awesome Eric The pack mantality dominates


Jan 27, 2015 at 08:54 AM
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Nice series Eric. Love the hunt sequences.
Dave



Jan 27, 2015 at 09:00 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Cute, cuddly, cold blooded killers


Nice job on the real life action.

Wacky roger



Jan 27, 2015 at 09:17 AM
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Very nicely done, Eric. Thank you so much for sharing. I continue to be jealous of your African journeys. Definitely a wish of mine to go back one day and see these wonderful animals. (Unfortunately, the two times we have been in Africa we were not in areas where wild dogs were prevalent.)


Jan 27, 2015 at 09:48 AM
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Great stuff of my favourite animal. Following them on a hunt (or trying to) is the most exciting wildlife photo event you can experience!!!!!! When are you going back?!!
Don



Jan 27, 2015 at 09:50 AM
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Very nice capture and well document, Eric.

- Tam



Jan 27, 2015 at 09:57 AM
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Nice Eric. Where did you see these? African wild dogs are an amazing species, and a real treat to see. They are critically endangered, with estimates of only 5000-6000 left in the wild. They are also one of the most successful predators due to their incredible communication and team hunting tactics. Once a hunting party targets something, 90% of the time it ends in a successful kill. I was ecstatic to find a pack with pups while on foot in Zimbabwe last September.

Cheers,
Hobbes



Jan 27, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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Fantastic set Eric! The intensity in the eyes is 4 and 5 is incredible! Is the dog you are focused on the pack leader?

Birdie



Jan 27, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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Great set Eric!


Jan 27, 2015 at 11:51 AM
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surfnron wrote:
Well done and nicely documented Eric. I enjoyed these - well most of them ~ Ron

Thanks Ron....I can guess which one you don't care for....next time I'll bring some Alpo so they can eat without all that bloody mess
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Michael Rucci wrote:
Awesome Eric The pack mantality dominates

Thanks Mike...yup the pack rules
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dhoffman wrote:
Nice series Eric. Love the hunt sequences.
Dave

Thanks Dave....following them is a challenge.
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thehotel wrote:
Nice job on the real life action.

Wacky roger

Thanks roger...yes real life isn't always pretty
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JaJoZ wrote:
Very nicely done, Eric. Thank you so much for sharing. I continue to be jealous of your African journeys. Definitely a wish of mine to go back one day and see these wonderful animals. (Unfortunately, the two times we have been in Africa we were not in areas where wild dogs were prevalent.)

Thanks and I hope you do get to see them one day...I've been quite a bit and really this was my first quality sighting even though I had seen them a few times just hanging around.
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DonGut wrote:
Great stuff of my favourite animal. Following them on a hunt (or trying to) is the most exciting wildlife photo event you can experience!!!!!! When are you going back?!!
Don


Yup, they are thrilling to follow as they hunt....it's very difficult as they run through the woodlands....we were lucky to have an amazing guide that thought like the dogs and got us in position just after the take down and way before any of the other vehicles that were also on their tails got there.

Eric



Jan 27, 2015 at 07:31 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Cute, cuddly, cold blooded killers


I like pixs one and two the best Eric
BB



Jan 27, 2015 at 07:47 PM
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Great looking shots Eric...always thought they were very interesting animals...especially like how you caught that stare of the lead dog in the 4th shot, like photographer might be on the menu in it's mind.


Jan 27, 2015 at 07:52 PM
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You ain't kiddin'

How do you know when they want to be 'cute and cuddly'

Great shots Eric!
Karl



Jan 27, 2015 at 11:52 PM
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great set Eric.. i enjoyed them all


Jan 28, 2015 at 03:49 AM
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Great set. What an amazing event to witness! I keep going back to #4


Jan 28, 2015 at 05:29 AM
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I think that cold weather has gotten to you and you have officially gone to the dogs. 😝. Nice set with number 4 being off the charts. Where did you find these dogs?


Jan 28, 2015 at 07:19 AM
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canon.eos30d wrote:
Very nice capture and well document, Eric.

- Tam

Thanks Tam...this took place over about an hour or so if I recall correctly.
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hobbes382 wrote:
Nice Eric. Where did you see these? African wild dogs are an amazing species, and a real treat to see. They are critically endangered, with estimates of only 5000-6000 left in the wild. They are also one of the most successful predators due to their incredible communication and team hunting tactics. Once a hunting party targets something, 90% of the time it ends in a successful kill. I was ecstatic to find a pack with pups while on foot in Zimbabwe last September.

Cheers,
Hobbes

Thanks Hobbes...was lucky to find these guys in Botswana...the large pack at Savuti (not Savute elephant camp) and a smaller one in the Kwando concession.
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birdied wrote:
Fantastic set Eric! The intensity in the eyes is 4 and 5 is incredible! Is the dog you are focused on the pack leader?

Birdie

It is amazing to see them go from playful dogs to ruthless killers in the blink of an eye.
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can0nfan2379 wrote:
Great set Eric!

Thanks so much, glad you liked them.
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BeeBalm wrote:
I like pixs one and two the best Eric
BB


Thanks BB...the first two are a bit more tame....not exactly their true nature but the do look much cuter and lovable in those.

Eric



Jan 28, 2015 at 01:18 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Cute, cuddly, cold blooded killers


Wonderful shots Eric, well captured and presented.
David



Jan 28, 2015 at 04:31 PM
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