CHASING GHOSTS: The Fieldwork of the Kalahari African Wild Dog Conservation Trust

Overview
Wild dogs are found in scattered populations throughout Sub-Saharan Africa
Nadja`s team works with farmers when livestock-wild dog conflict arises.
They assess wild dog presence around livestock: is it a pack, dispersal, a resident pack, a transient pack,
Farmers need veterinary care
Free-contact with wildlife is illegal in Namibia.
You need passion, resilience and true grit.
Knowledge Gaps
Epidemiology of infectious diseases that are spread from domestic dogs
Distemper
Parvovirus
Rabies
Pack dynamics
Project Ideas
How are climate change predictions going to affect wild dogs
Prey-base distribution
Understanding wild dog management.
Guest Starring
Nadja Le Roux
Wild Dogs
Shep, Lassie, Rex, Killer, Millie, Danny, Islay, Maddie, Arnie, Rocky, Rambo, AW104 and RS99
Film
Karen Odendaal
Andre Botha
Brandon Davis
Produced and Directed by
John Beaumont
Film Editor
Alan Beaumont

[@asadkarim7956]

I first John Beaumont in high school in Chester, in the 1980's.He is a very talented guy, who had a true connection to animals, nature, wildlife and was passionate about protecting our natural environment, he was way ahead of his time.John you are brilliant

[@thepracticalanimal]

Hi Asad. Thank you so much for your kind words. I remember you well. I am glad you enjoyed the video.