DURBAN – The eight African wild dogs translocated to Malawi from South Africa six months ago, now have pups.
Earlier in the week, African Parks said the eight wild dogs they translocated to Liwonde in Malawi now have nine pups.
The pups and wild dogs were captured using a camera trap.
African Parks said the pups were believed to be the first litter born in Malawi after many years.
Just in case you missed it – the 8 African wild dogs we translocated to Liwonde in Malawi from South Africa in 2021 have had 9 pups! Confirmed using a camera trap, the pups are believed to be the first litter born in the country after many years. 💚 pic.twitter.com/DICvXD9qBY
— African Parks (@AfricanParks) February 1, 2022
In July 2021, African Parks, Endangered Wildlife Trust and the Malawi Department of National Parks and Wildlife released a statement saying that on July 27, 2021, 14 African wild dogs were translocated successfully from South Africa and Mozambique to Liwonde National Park and the Majete Wildlife Reserve, in a historic project to reintroduce this Endangered species to Malawi.
The African Wild Dogs were sourced from Gorongosa National Park and Karingani Game Reserve in Mozambique, and Somkhanda Community Game Reserve and Maremani Nature Reserve in South Africa.
The animals were flown in a single aircraft from Mozambique’s Massingir Airport to Blantyre in Malawi.
Eight were released into bomas in Liwonde National Park, and six into bomas in the Majete Wildlife Reserve.
Each pack was fitted with a mix of satellite and radio collars to facilitate the continual monitoring of their location and habitat use, and ensure their long-term protection in the parks.
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