Wild Painted Dogs in the Okavango Delta

The video explores the social dynamics of wild painted dogs in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. It begins with the introduction of new pups to the pack and highlights the extreme matriarchal structure where the dominant female takes charge of all pups. Conflict arises when a disgruntled mother kidnaps a pup, but the dominant female reasserts her authority by retrieving the pup, showcasing her leadership and maternal prowess.

Where is the coming out party for the wild painted dogs taking place?

• Serengeti, Tanzania

• Okavango Delta, Botswana

• Kruger National Park, South Africa

• Masai Mara, Kenya

What significant change occurs in the social structure of the pack?

• The pups are allowed to lead the pack

• A new male leader takes charge

• The pack splits into smaller groups

• The social structure shifts to an extreme matriarchy

Who is responsible for nursing all the pups in the pack?

• Each mother nurses her own pups

• The oldest female in the pack

• The dominant female

• A selected group of mothers

How many pups does the dominant female nurse?

• 25

• 21

• 18

• 15

What action does a disgruntled mother take due to her exclusion?

• She leaves the pack

• She kidnaps a pup

• She challenges the dominant female

• She forms a new pack

What does the dominant female do in response to the kidnapping?

• Ignores the incident

• Allows the mother to keep the pup

• Punishes the entire pack

• Re-kidnaps the pup

How is the dominant female described in her actions?

• Timid and cautious

• Indifferent and passive

• Aggressive and reckless

• Bold as an action hero

What title is suggested for the dominant female due to her efforts?

• Leader of the Year

• Mother of the Year

• Hero of the Pack

• Queen of the Delta