I photographed this African wild dog a few years back in the Linyanti swamp area of northern Botswana. Wild dogs are one of the most sought after species by seasoned safari goers, and Linyanti is one of the most reliable places to see them. Even so, they are far from a guarantee. I was lucky enough to see a pack of about 12 one afternoon as they were winding down a day of hunting. Unfortunately, they are an endangered species due to habitat loss, human overpopulation, and other factors. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 260mm) ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/400th of a second
Lovely image of d Wild Dog. They’re often overlooked but they have such an interesting & sophisticated social structure it’s awful 2 see them under such threat.
You’ve certainly got your monies worth out of that 200-400mm lens!
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I photographed this African wild dog a few years back in the Linyanti swamp area of northern Botswana. Wild dogs are one of the most sought after species by seasoned safari goers, and Linyanti is one of the most reliable places to see them. Even so, they are far from a guarantee. I was lucky enough to see a pack of about 12 one afternoon as they were winding down a day of hunting. Unfortunately, they are an endangered species due to habitat loss, human overpopulation, and other factors.
Lovely image of d Wild Dog. They’re often overlooked but they have such an interesting & sophisticated social structure it’s awful 2 see them under such threat.
You’ve certainly got your monies worth out of that 200-400mm lens!
Interesting. It looks a lot like a hyena to me.
Strong vital social beast
At home in the Linyanti
Shaped by light and shade .
great pic, looks likethey could take a person down if the whole pack, deside to get hurny, for dinner.
I’ve seen that same look in my miniature schnauzer!