Tait is a painted wolf, matriarch of one of the last great families of this endangered animal. She has ruled her dynasty for many years on the banks of Zambezi river in Zimbabwe, keeping the peace ...

Painted wolves are one of Africa’s most enigmatic creatures, little understood and heavily persecuted. To me they are by far the most endearing—even when they feed on primates. With only 6,600 left in ...

Animal lovers have been left distraught by 'brutal' scenes in David Attenborough's Dynasties that culminated in the death of two baby wolves. Last night's installment of the groundbreaking BBC One ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Most predators in the animal kingdom know better than to go after prey that could seriously hurt ...

There’s a howling wind blowing from the Zambezi Escarpment with vivid flashes of lightning ripping across the dark, moody skies. Our Land Cruisers are caked in mud from tracks drowned by Zimbabwe’s ...

ABINGDON, Va. — The wolves are back in town. A total of 25 locally painted wolf statues — 10 adults and 15 pups — were installed at businesses and other locations throughout Abingdon on Saturday as ...

When it comes to awe-inspiring nature documentaries offering intimate examinations of our planet and its many lifeforms, no one does it better than the BBC's Natural History Unit. The groundbreaking ...

The fourth episode of BBC America's new series, "Dynasties," follows two packs of painted wolves (also called African wild dogs) living in Mara Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. Catch the episode this ...

They are stunning; there's no question. And the name, "painted wolves", seems so apt. Their dappled tan and black fur, shot through with flashes of white, dazzles in the sunlight. You're going to ...

This animal probably has more common names than any other predator and its name is a matter of much debate. Over the years they have been called all of the following in English, as well as having many ...