Page 24 - Off the Fence - Autumn Winter 2025 Programme Catalogue

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NATURE & WILDLIFE

leader of the pack

For 70 years, African Wild Dogs have been absent from Malawi. Now, a daring
ecologist embarks on a high-stakes mission to reintroduce this endangered species

and rebuild a thriving pack from scratch.

Cole du Plessis and his team capture rogue males and females from Duration
across southern Africa, carefully orchestrating the complex bonding 1 x 60’
process that will form a new cohesive pack. Tragedy strikes repeatedly:
males die during relocation, brutal fights erupt, and the alpha female, Credits
Matika, is killed. Home Range
Productions
Against mounting pressure, the team takes a final gamble, releasing
the dogs into the wild with hope and uncertainty. Slowly, bonds form, YOP
and the pack unites, culminating in the birth of a new generation of wild 2025
dogs. This is a story of resilience, determination, and the relentless drive
to restore a species once lost to a nation. Definition
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