Walk the Dog


Posted by Morkel Erasmus on Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:05 pm

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Another frame from our amazing encounter with the Vundu pack of African Painted Dogs in Mana Pools early in September. They were just finishing off the last 2 of 4 kills they'd made that morning, and the light was sweet. This was taken while crouching low to the ground close to this male who strolled past us. 

This pack has of late brought their new pups out of the den to hunt with them, and the total size of the pack is now in the region of 35 individuals - which makes for a lot of meat needed to feed them. There are currently 3-4 regularly seen packs in the greater Mana Pools area, most of them between 13 and 30 dogs strong. It really is a stronghold for this species under peril!

I am off to the Kgalagadi (Kalahari) again this weekend, see you all on the flipside...
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by william bickle on Thu Dec 04, 2014 4:31 pm
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Cheers Morkel

Like the Low Perspective and ability to see All Feet & legs plainly in sight.

Impressive with Excellent Separation from BG & Detail!

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:26 pm
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Always good to hear of areas where this amazing species thrive Morkel, and a fine image too!
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by Graeme Guy on Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:59 pm
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Another excellent image from you. In some places a rare sight but beautifully captured.

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by Cindy Marple on Sat Dec 06, 2014 3:41 pm
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So good to see such low perspectives on the African wildlife. Wonderful light and a nice pose captured.
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by clement on Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:43 pm
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A rugged mammal and a rugged frame this.. love this
 

by Nate Chappell on Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:11 pm
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Nice low angle here Morkel, he looks a bit beleaguered, have a good trip!
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by Morkel Erasmus on Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:20 am
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