Wild Dog and Jackal
...the Wilddog and Jackal male were about to do their daily friendly exercise, consisting of the former chasing the latter around this large bush....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
...after about 10 minutes of this, in the 100 degree heat, both were ready to quit and have a rest!....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
...the Wilddog lies down in the shade and the jackal goes off to do the same. Note the jackal's closed eye....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
....after the chase, the jackal seeks his own shade....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
...now, both Wilddog and one of the Jackels are resting under the large bush....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
...On another day, the Wilddog chases one of the male Jackals. She will not harm him, it's just play! [Note the female Jackal in the background who seems completely unconcerned]....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
...Wilddog, leader(?) of the 'Odd Trio', cools off in a pond after the 'running game' with one of the Jackals.... [Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
...adult male Spotted Hyena: the third member of the 'Odd Trio' in the foreground. The Blackbacked Jackal male in the background. ....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
...female Blackbacked Jackal walks unconcernedly past the resting Spotted Hyena. This would ordinarily never happen, because they are arch enemies. The hyena would kill them!.....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
The Odd Trio is comprised of three species living together and sharing the same food. All of the guides with whom I consulted, had never before seen three different carnivore species [Wilddog (f), 2 pair of Blackbacked Jackals (1pair with 3 pups), and a Hyena (m)], living and sharing food together for several months now. Ordinarily, these three species are inimical.....[Mombo, Botswana '09].
Wild Dog and Jackal
...The Wilddog is playfully biting the hyenas' rear knowing that all Hyena's are very sensitive & protective of this body area. Maybe, the Wilddog is just cautioning the Hyena to continue being a 'Good Boy'....Mombo, Botswana '09]
Wild Dog and Jackal
...Wilddog & Hyena are just having a friendly 'chat'. No bad feelings, eh? [Mombo, Botswana '09]..