african-wilddogs.com is an independent educational site about one animal: the African wild dog, Lycaon pictus. We write for students, safari travellers and anyone who wants clear, sourced answers about this endangered predator.
We have no ties to any tour company, zoo or charity. The site has no sponsors today. If we ever add a sponsored or affiliate link, we will label it on the page.
Who writes this site
Gabriel researches, writes and edits the articles on african-wilddogs.com. He is an independent wildlife writer who covers African predators, and the African wild dog is his main subject.
His work is desk research. So he reads the published science, compares the findings and explains them in plain English. Each article then links back to the original studies.
Gabriel works from these kinds of sources:
- Peer-reviewed papers in journals such as Nature, Proceedings of the Royal Society B and the PLOS journals.
- The IUCN Red List assessment for Lycaon pictus, which sets the official population figures and threat status.
- Reports from conservation groups, including the African Wildlife Foundation and the African Wild Dog Conservancy.
- University resources such as the Animal Diversity Web from the University of Michigan.
How we research an article
- We start with the latest IUCN Red List assessment for current numbers and threats.
- Next, we read the main field studies on the topic, such as GPS collar work and long-term pack studies.
- We compare each main figure across more than one source where we can. When sources disagree, we give the range and name the study behind each number.
- We write the article in plain language and link to each study inside the text.
- We review older articles when new research comes out, and the “Last updated” date shows the latest edit.
What you can expect from us
- Numbers with context, such as a range, a place or a study year.
- A clear line between wild dogs in the wild and dogs kept in captivity.
- No shock headlines and no made-up stories.
- Quick corrections when a reader spots an error.
Get in touch
If you spot an error or know a study we missed, please use our contact page. You can also read our editorial policy to see how we choose sources and handle corrections.