Episode

Nature: Wild Dogs of Africa

Name: Nature: Wild Dogs of Africa
Released: 1991-04-07
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 91991-04-07

Overview

The relationship within a wild dog pack on Africa's Serengeti Plains.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 9
Episode: Episode 18
Air date: 1991-04-07
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Wild Dogs of Africa is Episode 18 in Season 9 of Nature. It aired on 1991-04-07. The runtime is 53 min.

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