Painted wolf by busi2ness

Photography • Animals • posted on Dec 18, 2006

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The day at the lion farm Bona Bona was a huge success and we all enjoyed it very much. For more behind the scenes stories (uncensored) and photos, visit our forum thread please.

I decided to deviate a bit from the usual lion photo and show the African wild dog which also occur on the farm. Edit: These animals are endangered and are bred in captivity to increase their numbers.

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Comments (55)

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Zeldie

11:45PM | Mon, 18 December 2006

I thought the Oom couldn't get any nice shots of these creatures? Well captured me finks!

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stuart83

12:18AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

Very unusual looking, used to have a cat with colouring like them, great capture Piet Stuart

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annie5

12:53AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

They are so well painted..Superb capture Piet! I like your pictures a lot and the new avatar too! Excellent :)

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lizzibell

1:14AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

Excellent...

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Stringy

2:25AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

Great shot of these interesting rare dogs. I thought I picked up on a battle scar or two. Fascinating!

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nikolais

3:20AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

a special beauty but how functional! what do they think about us,I wonder. did you ask?

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croxie

4:11AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

And they are really pretty :D While the photo was loading I thought they looked like German shepards at first, but then I saw that it was far away from that...lol Beautiful shots too :D

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CavalierLady

8:01AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

Amazing images! His painted legs are unbelievable!

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bentchick

11:06AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

Excellent shots and wonderful postwork!!!!!

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DennisReed

11:52AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

Dog gone this is good wildlife photography! ;)

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Laelia

1:49PM | Tue, 19 December 2006

I think we call it " Hye" in french.. Yes fur seems painted !! It has a particular cry : like laughing .. It don't have a good notoriety : robber, wicked... Is it your African wild dog ? I like a lot the perfect compo you did with taht two shots Clear and colored pic, well laying that could be featured in a wildlife magazine Great work, Piet Hugs q:)Magali

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louly

1:53PM | Tue, 19 December 2006

I don't find them particularly beautiful... lol but you have fantastic shots of them!

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busi2ness

3:00PM | Tue, 19 December 2006

@ Laelia: Info on the Wild dog (French: lycaon, cynhyène, loup-peint) It makes noises somewhat similar to dogs Info on the Spotted Hyena (French: L'hyene) It makes a laughing sound.

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_Guffi_

3:28PM | Tue, 19 December 2006

Those are interesting animals. Very nice shots.

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valcali

6:45PM | Tue, 19 December 2006

Wow...they sure do look painted! I love the bandit face. Excellent shot! ;o)

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Buffalo1

8:07PM | Tue, 19 December 2006

I've never seen this type of dog before. African animals are a wonderment. Beautiful captures!

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three_grrr

11:29PM | Tue, 19 December 2006

these guys are fantastic! I have only seen them on TV programs ..

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babuinodeoro

5:18AM | Wed, 20 December 2006

i think may be a comando wolf. very nice shot

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mps

1:46PM | Wed, 20 December 2006

Good shot(s). I had heard they were in trouble. Isnt' it some virus attacking them?

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tizjezzme

9:13PM | Wed, 20 December 2006

these dogs look wicked! I'll read the threads.. thanks :)

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zoren

9:34PM | Wed, 20 December 2006

cute 'lil puppies.....!

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Margana

12:16AM | Thu, 21 December 2006

Hi Piet.I heard RR's were started with an African wild dog. I wonder if this is the progenitor of my couch potatoes...Nah,couldn't be...Both my males still squat,lol...Just kidding...Wonderful collaging and another great presentation,my friend.Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday and a very happy New Year!-M :^)

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kierab

6:09AM | Fri, 22 December 2006

Boy, those are some ugly doggies! I am off to look at your blog now.

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odie

8:29AM | Sat, 23 December 2006

That is amazing. I'm sure many people have been saying they've never seen something like this. Such beautiful, camouflaged fur and large ears! Very nicely done. :0)

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