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Bush tales: The story of the painted wolves of Balule
Posted on 29 November, 2018 by Sam Hankss  in Animal Encounters, Destinations, Kruger, South Africa, Wildlife
Posted: November 29, 2018

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‘Painted wolves’, ‘Cape hunting dogs’ or ‘wild dogs’. No matter what you call them, one thing is certain: they are one of the most enigmatic and charismatic animals on the African continent, unfortunately they are also one of the most persecuted. With numbers as low as six thousand across the continent, they are Africa’s second most endangered carnivore running in behind the Ethiopian wolf.

Throughout the Greater Kruger there are believed to be no more than 350 individuals. During my time as a safari guide in Balule Nature Reserve, I was lucky enough to follow the ups and downs of a pack of painted wolves who entered our reserve and decided to call it home.

For a complete reading, access the link: https://africageographic.com/blog/story-painted-wolves-balule/

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