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Posted by Morkel Erasmus on Mon May 15, 2023 2:13 pm

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An alert alpha male of a pack of African painted dogs (African wild dogs) came right up to me as I was lying on my belly in a dry riverbed in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe. This remains one of my favourite safari memories from the past few years...

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Mon May 15, 2023 3:04 pm
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He really does look alert, makes you wonder what's going on in his mind. Good thing is they didn't consider you prey. Would they go after humans if they are alone?
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by Carol Clarke on Mon May 15, 2023 3:06 pm
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It would be one of my favourite memories too, Morkel.  To have one of these beautiful, intelligent animals so close would be a dream.  The image you got is superb.  I love it!

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by Swissblad on Mon May 15, 2023 8:31 pm
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Very impressive image - amazing alert gaze - wonderful portrait!
 

by Swissblad on Mon May 15, 2023 8:34 pm
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Axel Hildebrandt wrote: He really does look alert, makes you wonder what's going on in his mind. Good thing is they didn't consider you prey. Would they go after humans if they are alone?
From what I recall, Cape hunting dogs are not a threat to humans....
 

by Marc on Mon May 15, 2023 8:37 pm
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Axel Hildebrandt wrote: He really does look alert, makes you wonder what's going on in his mind. Good thing is they didn't consider you prey. Would they go after humans if they are alone?
You're assumption that Wild Dog's do not consider us prey, is absolutely correct, the same applies whether you are alone or not.
In fact (with some packs) they are very curious, and often have had them come right up to me (within 1M/3ft) when on the ground.
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by Marc on Mon May 15, 2023 8:42 pm
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Cracking shot Morkel.
One of my favourite things is to track WD on foot. It's an adrenalin rush!

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by david fletcher on Tue May 16, 2023 2:46 am
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Beautiful capture Morkel. Pretty well nailed and no surprise it is a favourite. Way to go!
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by Axel Hildebrandt on Tue May 16, 2023 12:56 pm
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Marc wrote:
Axel Hildebrandt wrote: He really does look alert, makes you wonder what's going on in his mind. Good thing is they didn't consider you prey. Would they go after humans if they are alone?
You're assumption that Wild Dog's do not consider us prey, is absolutely correct, the same applies whether you are alone or not.
In fact (with some packs) they are very curious, and often have had them come right up to me (within 1M/3ft) when on the ground.
Thanks, Marc, and good to know that they are simply curious. 
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by Cynthia Crawford on Tue May 16, 2023 9:01 pm
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Love this! Beautiful close view and looking right at you. What an amazing experience.
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by Morkel Erasmus on Sat May 20, 2023 3:14 pm
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Thanks a lot for the kind comments, folks.

Alex - can reiterate what Marc said, they are not a threat to humans at all.
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