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African Wild Dogs: a Brief Encounter in Botswana with the Elusive Apex Predators Under Threat from Humans and Their Myths

By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 7 min read

African Wild Dogs: a Brief Encounter in Botswana with the Elusive Apex Predators Under Threat from Humans and Their Myths

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

We Soar Above Eagles, Yet Stay Low Enough to Be Able to Make out the Shapes of Elephants Cooling off in the Mud. Some 45 Minutes Later, We Land at a Remote Airstrip in the Delta’s Upper Reaches, Where the New Duke’s Camp Is Located.

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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