There are a number of large carnivores in Africa, but each obtains prey by different methods. Cheetahs, for instance, make a mad dash after their prey but can only keep up a high-speed chase for a short time, while wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) are endurance hunters. Much like wolves, a pack can chase prey over long distances and they are among the most successful predators out of the large African carnivores.
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I love African wild dogs! Amsterdam's Artis Zoo has a pack of them, and when I lived in Holland, I used to go visit on a regular basis. It was fascinating to see how much they act like their non-wild relatives in certain situations: for instance, when the raccoons next door were being fed, the ears of the dogs would shoot up and they would often go prop themselves up on the side of the enclosure to watch the process.
Considering the name of this blog, I'm just surprised that it took you until photo 175 to mention the wild dog and how they hunt down their prey ... I await the picture of the Teumessian Fox :)