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Extraordinary movements connecting distant ecosystems by African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)

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Zambia

Publication date: September 13, 2026

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A remarkable journey by African wild dogs across southern Africa highlights long distance dispersal, ecosystem connectivity, and threats from bushmeat snares.

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  • Wildlife
  • Ecosystem management

Abstract

Tracking a female African wild dog and her sisters revealed an extraordinary 2,300 km journey across Zambia and Mozambique. Their movements connected protected and unprotected landscapes, crossed rivers and highways, and highlighted the importance of ecological connectivity. The study also underscores the threat of bushmeat snaring to wildlife conservation.

Citation

Creel, S., Matsushima, S., Mwape, H., Mayani‐Nkhoma, B., Banda, K., Goodheart, B., ... & Becker, M. S. (2026). Extraordinary movements connecting distant ecosystems by African wild dogs (L ycaon pictus). Ecology, 107(9), e70504.

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