Every dog has its day!

Wild Dogs are a real rarity in the Kruger Park. People can spend a lifetime coming to the park without seeing Wild Dogs. Last year I’ve only managed to see them three times, the entire year. Not surprising, considering that they are the second-most endangered carnivore (next to the Ethiopian Wolf) in Africa. There are only three genetically viable populations left in the world, and one of them is in the Kruger Park. What a surprise it was, therefore, when we encountered four dogs on the side of the road only a few kilometers from camp. Great was the excitement, but it couldn’t prepare us for the rest of the day. Later that morning it started to drizzle, and hope dwindled on seeing something that would top the four dogs. But something did. This time, 8 dogs were huddled up together, looking quite miserable. There were a few youngsters among them. Amazing! Great was our surprise when on the afternoon drive we encountered a few more dogs trotting down the road right past our vehicle. I’ve managed to see as many dogs in one day as in the entire previous year. It’s true that every dog has its day, and it was this day.

 

Simon Vegter

 

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