Rare, social, and incredibly intelligent — the Dhole is one of nature’s true originals. #Dhole #WildlifeFacts #NatureWonder #AnimalKingdom | Sondre Eriksen Hensema Photography

Amazing video of dhole pups. Dholes are Endangered—only 1000-2000 mature adults left. The Dhole Project from Wildlife Conservation Society-India is studying their behavior in human-dominated landscapes. Important to maintain connectivity between protected area populations. http://bit.ly/dholeproj | Wildlife Conservation Society

Every whisker moves with purpose, every ear twitch tuned to the forest’s rhythm. The Dhole doesn’t miss a sound. 👂🌲 #Dhole #NatureFocus #WildInstincts #AnimalBehavior | Sondre Eriksen Hensema Photography

Unlike most canines, Dholes don’t bark — they communicate through whistles, screams, and chatter 🎶 #Dhole #WildVoices #NatureFacts #WildCommunication | Sondre Eriksen Hensema Photography

To survive in the forests of southern India, dholes must work together. "Dogs in the Wild: Meet the Family" premieres Wednesday, February 8 at 8/7c on PBS. [VID: The forest is full of deer. They can be twice as tall and many times heavier than a single dhole. But if they work as a team, the pack can take them down. And the dholes can use the dense forest to turn the odds in their favor. A male chital with large antlers is more likely to get tangled in the thickets. The dholes edge closer, talkin