Our main purpose to be in Botswana is to visit Kwando Concession and to see African wild dogs’ puppies.
They are also called “cape hunting dog and their scientific name is “Lycaon pictus”, which are said to be endangered fauna.
Kwando concession is located on the northern edge in Botswana, bordering Caprivi Strip of Namibia across Kwando River.
This area is neither national park nor public wildlife reserve.
Nevertheless, it covers an area of 2,320 square kilometers of unfenced wilderness and is known for a rich wealth of wildlife habitat, including Lycaon.
According to our new overseas travel agent, our select camp is indeed situated in the area to see Lycaon, in which they have been denning for the last few years. And she e-mailed me, “Whilst there is no guarantee, it is highly likely they will be there again this year. They den around June and the pups are usually out and active end of July/August so this is a perfect time.”
Following is National Geographic’s web page of Lycaon, and provides the Lycaon’s voice sounding like birds:
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/african-hunting-dog/
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