Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park celebrates the arrival of a new litter from the Munywaneni Pack, as playful pups explore their sheltered rocky den, captured through non-intrusive camera traps that help support conservation efforts
Hluhluwe ,South Africa (23 October 2025) – Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is celebrating the arrival of a new litter of African Wild Dog pups from the Munywaneni Pack in the Hluhluwe Section. This season, the pack chose a sheltered rocky valley beneath a towering weeping boerbean tree, surrounded by boulders and natural crevices. This is a perfect den site to keep their young safe and cool during the critical early months.
Thanks to black-flash camera traps, kindly supported by Science-Based Ingredients, park teams have captured adorable and rare footage of the pups in their natural habitat. From playful tumbles to nuzzling each other and returning triumphantly from early lessons in hunting, the cameras provide an intimate, non-intrusive window into their development without disturbing the pack.
In the coming weeks, the pups will venture further with the adults, learning the skills and social behaviours essential to life as a wild dog. Every observation that is recorded feeds into the management of the KZN Wild Dog metapopulation, a vital part of South Africa’s conservation efforts. Whether tracking hunting patterns or monitoring den activity.
Wildlife ACT, in collaboration with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, continues to dedicate itself to protecting the Munywaneni Pack, ensuring their safety and helping secure the survival of these endangered predators. Science-based ingredients and the Hans Hoheisen Charitable Trust have been supporting this vital conservation work.
Watching the pups develop and explore safely with their pack is a small reminder of the impact of careful conservation efforts.
Sources: Wildlife ACT- Focused Conservation
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