Hunting with the Wild Dogs of Mana Pools

Zimbabwe's Mana Pools is one of the best places in Africa to see Wild Dogs. The video take in September 2016 is the story of the Kasanga pack taken over a period of three days. It is a large group with your pups and shows their life and hunting skills including an impala kill. It is dedicated to the hard working Park Rangers who put thier life on the line to protect the animals from poaching which has decimated the wildlife over many years. It is also a recognition of the efforts made by Nick Murray and the other other camp managers who support them by providing vehicles, fuel and food. They do this desp[ite the cost to themsleves and their business despite operating in very difficult circumstances.
Created with MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 2016 Plus

[@justaguy4real]

8:00 the pups are so cute. so neat how they can have so many pups in a litter, just wow. and how protective the littermates are of each other from the elders.

[@gerrybatch]

Thanks for watching the video. I am not sure I understand what you mean by fake title or the comment about my cameras. Can you please explain more.

[@gerrybatch]

You are right in essence but on this occasion they were looking to use the soft mud to cool themselves down.

[@w-james9277]

Really nice video. Im actually heading to volunteer with Wild Dogs in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa next year. Iv been to Africa a couple of times now and have seen the big 5, plus lots of other rare and endangered species but Iv never seen Wild Dogs.

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for commenting. The wild dogs are very special and relatively tolerant of humans but they move so quickly so whilst it was great seeing them while we were on foot once they start to move it was game over. I am sure you will have a fascinating time with them in South Africa.

[@w-james9277]

Iv just come back from South Africa and I had some amazing encounters with the dogs. We spent allot of time with a pack of 22 in Imfolozi National Park plus three other packs who live there. Certain individuals in each pack had radio collars so we could track them down. They helped us find out where the pack of 22 "Bejie pack" were denning. We went to the den sight most mornings and as the sun rose, the dogs would slowly appear out of the bush and play round the car. Plus we saw puppies in Tembe Elephant Park and saw a small pack of 5 kill an Impala right next to the car in Manyoni Privet Game Reserve.

[@allstarpterosaur850]

I saw the dominant female, Blacktip!

[@gerrybatch]

Thanks for watching the video. She is a formidable leader and a great pleasure to see in action

[@allstarpterosaur850]

You’re welcome. She’s truly formidable, being the dominant female of 30 painted wolves (that’s a more recommended name for African wild dogs). Sadly, this April, she passed away.

[@concerncitizen8988]

Pls make a follow up video of the story of these dogs. Thumbs up.

[@gerrybatch]

I am very glad you enjoyed it. I'd love to go back, it is a wonderful place. Thanks for watching.

[@justaguy4real]

7:30 I so wish I could what its like in person to see all those pups running in a loose gaggle like that to the kill site and take over the prize lol

[@justaguy4real]

3:15 so cute to see those long sprouted legs on the recent pups. And nearly all of that from 1 original female

[@byronluca9041]

i know I'm kind of off topic but does anyone know of a good place to stream newly released series online ?

[@gregorysamson2888]

@Byron Luca lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

[@muhammadyouniskhan4842]

Very nice

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for letting me know Muhammad and thank you for watching it.

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Another really good video. Thanks for posting & sharing. Love to know what software did you use for the editing etc. I am a Windows User. Also - do you need to convert to MP4 or did the camera do that ...... ? I still need to work out what MP4 is exactly, but it seems ...... Thanks again

[@gerrybatch]

Very glad you enjoyed the video. I use a programme called Magix Movie Edit Pro 2015. There is a new version each year so I am already behind! It is very versatile and can be a simple or as complex as you desire. Although I don't use it, it can cope with 4k and multiple camcorders. There are others but I stick with is as it suits my needs and the support offered is very good if you get any problems. I too am a windows user and works well with windows 10. Best wishes

[@justaguy4real]

12:35 I wonder if they recognize each other individually and have their favorites like people do

[@gerrybatch]

They certainly do recognise each other especially the females in the pack who also look after all the pups. Thanks for watching the video

[@justaguy4real]

@@gerrybatch ya but do they recognize each other as adults and after long times of separation???

[@justaguy4real]

@@gerrybatch and I'm inquiring about individual recognition to the huge litters of 15+/- pups, and then of the elders included.

[@gerrybatch]

Like all wild animals you have to how them respect but they do not normally see humans as a threat. In Mana Pools they often see humans on foot so to that extent they are habituated. That said you should not try and approach them if they have a kill or are with pups.

[@justaguy4real]

its these hardened up dried out lake beds that they get injured in a chase

[@ingohiller3415]

are they dangerous to humans and don't look like it