The critically endangered Cape Hunting Dogs are making a bit of a come-back in protected areas where their main competitors, lions, are being reduced

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The critically endangered Cape Hunting Dog are making a bit of a come-back in protected areas where their main competitors, lions, are being reduced in numbers by illegal killings, a growing problem.

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Size: 5800px × 4065px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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