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Season 15 • Episode 14 • The Wild Dog's Last Stand
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Natural World Season 15, Episode 14: The Wild Dog's Last Stand
Looks at the wilderness existence of packs of African wild dogs, filmed in Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and Kruger National Park in South Africa. Shows their hunting techniques, peculiar social lives and co-operative behavioural habits. They are considered to be one of the world's most endangered species. Watch Natural World Season 15, Episode 14 The Wild Dog's Last Stand in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Natural World Season 15, Episode 14 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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