In February we found rare nocturnal animals. In Madikwe Reserve we are allowed to drive around at night. This is mainly because a young, male black rhino has its territory near our lodge, and this animal is very relaxed ( read more about this rhino here) For the first time we saw more white rhinos (69%, which is a record) than lions (56%), and we found black rhino (17%) more often than leopards (15%). Elephants, as always, were the most common animals of the Big 5. This will ensure the long-term, sustainable presence of wild dogs in Madikwe and at the same time it will increase the chance for our guests to see this rare animal in their natural habitat.īeside this highlight our statistics reveal other extraordinary occurrences. So, there are now two packs roaming in Madikwe. They became accustomed to the new environment in a sheltered boma and were bonded with some of the females that were already living in the park. The animals, all males, are originally from the Natal region and were transported to Madikwe last December. Good to know that in the middle of last month, a second wild dog pack – the so-called “northern pack” - was successfully released in the reserve and now has its home there. The tribulations and trophies from encounters with predators and prey in the African bush. This dangerous predator animal with the beautiful brown-black fur is still one of the most endangered animals in Africa. A captivating look at a pack of wild dogs, from the birth of a litter to growing up, hunting, playing and interacting amongst themselves. Anyone who sees a pack of wild dogs is asked to call Cumberland. Madikwe Game Reserve has been known since beginning as the "home of the wild dogs". Animals Wild Dogs: Running with the Pack Over 160 wild dogs inhabit the Save conservancy, but this film focused attention on just one of these formidable packs known as the Pungwe pack. When wild dogs are captured, they are taken back to the Animal Services Shelter to be euthanized because they are not adoptable.
Rare nocturnal animals seen in February: a small-spotted genet
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