Nature

African Wild Dogs Vote with Sneezes

Clip: Season 41 Episode 8 | 2m 58s

How does a pack of African wild dogs make the decision that it is time to hunt? One study found that packs vote on a hunt by sneezing.

Aired: 02/15/23 | Rating: NR

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