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Defending Wild Dogs | Dogs in the Wild

Join scientists and researchers across the globe as they go to extraordinary lengths to understand wild dogs. See the groundbreaking discoveries that are crucial to saving this incredible animal family, such as the vets treating captive African wild dogs suffering from “broken heart syndrome.”

Defending Wild Dogs | Dogs in the Wild

53m 13s

Join scientists and researchers across the globe as they go to extraordinary lengths to understand wild dogs. See the groundbreaking discoveries that are crucial to saving this incredible animal family, such as the vets treating captive African wild dogs suffering from “broken heart syndrome.”

Previews + Extras

  • Preview of Dogs in the Wild: Defending Wild Dogs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Dogs in the Wild: Defending Wild Dogs

    S41 E9 - 30s

    Join scientists and researchers across the globe as they go to extraordinary lengths to understand wild dogs. See the groundbreaking discoveries that are crucial to saving this incredible animal family, such as the vets treating captive African wild dogs suffering from “broken heart syndrome.”

  • These Wolf Puppies Could Save Their Species: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    These Wolf Puppies Could Save Their Species

    S41 E9 - 3m 15s

    With less than 20 red wolves remaining in the wild, these conservationists are working to save them. Pup cross-fostering is one strategy employed by conservationists, including Regina Mossotti from the Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri.

  • How Wild Dogs Recover from 'Broken Hearts': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Wild Dogs Recover from 'Broken Hearts'

    S41 E9 - 2m 32s

    African wild dog Teardrop makes a full recovery from a gunshot wound with the support of her pack. Wild dog expert Cole du Plessis has discovered that African wild dogs recover from serious injury more successfully when accompanied by pack members.

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