Wild Dogs Unite Against Impalas To Steal Prey

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00:00 [Music]

00:10 Impala herds grazing on the open grasslands are a common sight in the Kalahari.

00:15 Years of predation pressure have turned these timid animals into anything but an easy catch.

00:23 Wild dogs, these are now among the rarest of Africa's mammals,

00:27 but they're nonetheless the continent's most efficient predators.

00:33 Their secret is teamwork. Impala are their favorite prey.

00:41 They start the hunt and the pack splits up.

00:46 An aerial viewpoint gives a new insight into their strategy.

00:52 As the dogs approach their prey, they peel off to take up separate positions around their target.

00:58 Looks like they're setting up an ambush around the impala.

01:01 Moving in total silence, they take up their positions.

01:04 Those ears can detect the slightest rustle.

01:12 The hunt is on. Their hugely powerful thighs and flexible legs propel them gracefully into the air,

01:20 giving them almost unparalleled chomping ability.

01:23 A sudden explosion of impala scattering in all directions is a deliberate tactic to confuse their hunters.

01:32 The dog has stamina. The impala, speed.

01:37 But against wild dogs, some of nature's greatest runner's speed just isn't enough.

01:50 The impala's impressive hurtling has left the wild dogs standing by the riverside.

01:55 Leaping into the lake is an act of desperation.

01:59 Impala can barely swim. The dogs know their prey must come out or drown.

02:07 Now it's a waiting game. The rest of the pack are calling.

02:16 They've made a kill in the forest and this is an invitation to join in the meal.

02:26 The impala is in luck. A pack of wild dogs kills once a day and everything is share.