Three African Wild Dogs Make Record-Breaking 4,126km Journey Across Africa

Three African wild dog brothers have set a new record for the longest recorded dispersal by an African mammal, travelling 4,126 kilometres over eight months across human-dominated landscapes in southern Africa.

The findings, published in _Ecology_, tracked 19 groups of wild dogs using GPS collars as they moved across Zambia and into or near five neighbouring countries.

Researchers say the journeys provide evidence that wildlife corridors connecting major protected areas remain functional despite expanding farms, roads, towns, and mining activities.

However, the journeys also highlighted the dangers facing the endangered species.

Several monitored dogs were killed by wire snares used for bushmeat, including some that had travelled more than 2,000 kilometres.