Dangerous Creatures: Cape Hunting Dog

(Africa)

   The savannah can be a dangerous place if you’re a zebra, a gazelle or a wildebeest.
   Strong jaws. Sharp, pointed teeth. Long legs. This is the skeleton of a canine hunter.
   When we think of dogs, we don’t usually think of these wild animals.
   Each member of a pack of hunting dogs treats the leader with respect.
   Cape hunting dogs need to watch out for these other competitors: cheetahs, leopards, lions and spotted hyenas.
   Video: Cape hunting dogs live in packs. When hunting, they work together. And in this way, they can bring down animals much larger than themselves.
   Advice: If you’re hiking across the African plains and you see a pack of Cape hunting dogs running towards you… they’re probably lost. Just direct them to the nearest herd of zebras.

Next: Cape hunting dogs routinely bring down animals much larger than themselves. This is because they hunt cooperatively, in packs.