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Dholes (Cuon alpinus)
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Dholes (Cuon alpinus)
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Krishna Kumar
WHISTLING HUNTERS OF KANHA NOVEMBER 2019 KANHA TIGER RESERVE M.P.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Wild Animals.Thailand
Thai dhole interaction with V.salvator  *This image is copyright of its original author
This is one excellent video, no stupid music to ruin whole clip and vocalization of dhole can be clearly heard. In the beginning, when tiger is really trying to catch that dhole camera is shaking, but later footage is quite ok.
It seems to be clear, that dhole is shouting warnings. It also seems to make tiger to follow it on purpose, maybe there is nearby a dhole pack with cubs, no doubt that it could leave the tiger there alone anytime it chooses to do so. Unless this dhole just enjoys making tiger irritated... who knows  Anyway good clip, imo.
This is a cool one. Lone dhole boldly snaps a leopard´s tail making it to flee from carcass and then chases it before returning to eat. Not too many animals can make a leopard to look like almost clumsy. Pity that no sound in this one.
 (01-12-2020, 10:38 PM)Shadow Wrote: This is a cool one. Lone dhole boldly snaps a leopard´s tail making it to flee from carcass and then chases it before returning to eat. Not too many animals can make a leopard to look like almost clumsy. Pity that no sound in this one. Such a great video, Dholes are tough animals I would never have thought they would dare go this close to a leopard alone. (01-12-2020, 10:53 PM)Pantherinae Wrote:(01-12-2020, 10:38 PM)Shadow Wrote: This is a cool one. Lone dhole boldly snaps a leopard´s tail making it to flee from carcass and then chases it before returning to eat. Not too many animals can make a leopard to look like almost clumsy. Pity that no sound in this one. Yes, most likely a very experienced dhole, knowing exactly what it was doing.
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Kabini dhole taking its time eating chital.  *This image is copyright of its original author
(01-18-2019, 04:29 AM)Wolverine Wrote: Despite these small canids look quite innocent, basically as large foxes, no doubt they are formidable, fierce and mercyless hunters. One of the nick-names of the dhole is "mountain wolf" since it also inhabit mountain areas of Tibet and is capable to hunt even in very rocky stiff mountain slopes thats why the dhole is probably the most acrobatic of all canids. A friend of mine described that he was amazed to see in Moscow zoo how a dhole jumped from standing position more than 2 meters high, making few steps on the wall of the cage, reached the roof of the cage with paws, turn upsite down in the air and landed... as a monkey... unbelievable. Probably dholes has developed such a jumping capabilities in order to hunt mountain goats in rough landscapes. That's a bad mistake, goring the calf instead of the attackers. 
Source: Saevus
 *This image is copyright of its original author Quote:Disclaimer: Exercise viewer discretion . (03-24-2020, 01:58 PM)Shir Babr Wrote:(01-18-2019, 04:29 AM)Wolverine Wrote: Despite these small canids look quite innocent, basically as large foxes, no doubt they are formidable, fierce and mercyless hunters. One of the nick-names of the dhole is "mountain wolf" since it also inhabit mountain areas of Tibet and is capable to hunt even in very rocky stiff mountain slopes thats why the dhole is probably the most acrobatic of all canids. A friend of mine described that he was amazed to see in Moscow zoo how a dhole jumped from standing position more than 2 meters high, making few steps on the wall of the cage, reached the roof of the cage with paws, turn upsite down in the air and landed... as a monkey... unbelievable. Probably dholes has developed such a jumping capabilities in order to hunt mountain goats in rough landscapes. Hey, Good to see you back again! If you have seen the video of it you'll understand how the situation came to her tossing the very calf she was trying to protect. 
Rare whistling dogs spotted in Gujarat after 50 years
After nearly five decades, the rare Asiatic wild dog or dhole has been sighted in the wild in Gujarat. After nearly five decades, the rare Asiatic wild dog or dhole have been sighed in the wild in Gujarat. Two dholes was caught in the camera traps set up in Vansda National Park that is spread on 24 sq km hilly terrain of Sahyadri ranges. Officials confirmed to TOI that the last reliable sighting of dhole, also known as the whistling dog due to its peculiar contact call, was sometime in 1970 by Late Maharaja Digveerandrasinhji of Dang.  *This image is copyright of its original author "But the the number of individuals and the pack size were unconfirmed. Presence of dhole is an indicator of good quality forest, prey abundance and less human disturbance. The first sighting was on February 20 by a local birder Mohammed Jat who reported this to the forest department,” Dinesh Rabari, deputy conservator of forests, South Dangs division, told TOI.  *This image is copyright of its original author Dhole is protected under schedule 2 of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It’s also one the International Union For Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of endangered species.  *This image is copyright of its original author "We already suspected the presence of dholes here. Field staff found carcass of a spotted deer and the way it was disembodied strengthened our suspicion. Next day, we visited the spot and saw a wild dog was eating that carcass. Camera traps then were placed to observe further activities. Next day, the first image of dhole was captured in Kevdi beat of the park,” Rabari added.  *This image is copyright of its original author After confirming presence of two dholes, the department set up a range of camera traps to find out their numbers and retention time along with monitoring their movements, behaviour, food and foraging habit.  *This image is copyright of its original author "We are making all efforts to ensure there is no human disturbance in these areas so that they permanently stay here and breed,'' Rabari said. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city...tz8x-GgP-A
Gujarat: After more than 50 years, Dhole pair spotted
 *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author Surat: During the lockdown, several species of animals have been spotted in our cities, some of them after decades. After nearly five decades, the rare Asiatic wild dog or dhole has been sighted in the wild in Gujarat. Dhole, known as whistling dogs, gets its name whistling dog for its peculiar contact call. Two dholes was caught in the camera traps set up in Vansda National Park that is spread on 24 sq km hilly terrain of Sahyadri ranges. The last confirmed sighting report, was sometime in 1970 by Late Maharaja Digveerandrasinhji of Dang. "The number of individuals and the pack size is still unknown. Presence of dhole is an indicator of good quality forest, prey abundance and less human disturbance. The first sighting was on February 20 by a local birder Mohammed Jat who reported this to the forest department,” the report quoted Dinesh Rabari, Deputy Conservator of Forest, South Dangs division. Rabari added that he and his team had earlier suspected the presence of the Asiatic dog in the jungle. Hence, the department set up a range of camera traps to find out the numbers while monitoring their movement. “The carcass of a deer and the way it was disembowelled strengthened our suspicion. We then visited the spot and found a dog eating the carcass. Later, we set up the camera traps to observe further activities. The first images of dhole were captured the next day in Kevdi beat of the part,” Rabari said. "We are making all efforts to ensure there is no human disturbance in these areas so that they permanently stay here and breed.'' |
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