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Zambia’s African wild dogs complete record 2,485-mile trek

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 5:57 PM UTC · How we work

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Scientists in Zambia reported a pack of African wild dogs completing a record-breaking 2,485-mile journey across the country.
The three male dogs traveled about 260 miles straight-line and nearly 2,485 miles overall over eight months.
Other GPS-collared wild dogs in the study died in illegal snares, showing ongoing threats.
Bruce Ellender, Kafue Conservation director for The Nature Conservancy, urged creating natural land strips linking protected areas.

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Scientists in Zambia reported a pack of African wild dogs completing a record-breaking 2,485-mile journey across the country.
The three male dogs traveled about 260 miles straight-line and nearly 2,485 miles overall over eight months.
Other GPS-collared wild dogs in the study died in illegal snares, showing ongoing threats.
Bruce Ellender, Kafue Conservation director for The Nature Conservancy, urged creating natural land strips linking protected areas.