How to Unite a Pack of African Wild Dogs (Hint: It’s Real Weird)

Written by Nicole Qualtieri Jan 07, 2020 12:45 p.m. ET

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Wildlife biologist Wes Larson is known for his work with bears in North America. But in this short vid, he helps a South African wildlife biologist unite a new pack of wild dogs.

Wild dogs were once ubiquitous to sub-Saharan Africa. But human habitation, persecution, and disease have dwindled their numbers to only a few thousand.

This short film features wildlife biologist Cole du Plessis and the work he’s doing to bring wild dog packs together. Wes Larson plays the part of helpful visiting biologist and curious sidekick.

And it’s a lot of fun. At 8 minutes long, it’s the perfect break for the workday.

Nicole Qualtieri

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Nicole Qualtieri has been writing about hunting, fishing, and the outdoors for 8 years.

From 2014-2017, Nicole worked for ZPZ Productions. There, she partnered with multiple hunting outlets and personalities on social media and e-commerce, including MeatEater, Randy Newberg, and Remi Warren. She also managed online communications for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for nearly two years, and she spent six years prior in Corporate sales. Additionally, she served a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Bridgewater, MA, coordinating volunteers for a therapeutic recreational facility.

Based in Montana, Nicole is an avid hunter and angler. She’s a lifelong horsewoman and animal lover, and she’s recently ventured into the world of bird dogs with her young Boykin Spaniel, Bob.