If you
asked 100 people which animals in Africa were the most efficient hunters, the
most popular answer would be a pride of lions—or, some other member of the cat
family. But, a pride of lions only captures
their prey 1 in 5 attempts. The most
efficient hunters are a pack of scrawny, painted Wild Dogs. Nearly 80% of all their hunts end in a
kill. What’s the different? They work as a true team or partnership.
Lions are only
come together for a hunt and then fight other the spoils. Wild dogs feed equally other pack members,
including the injured or those too old to keep up and even regurgitate meat for
those that remained at the den during the hunt.
A pride’s actions are massed, not organized. Wild dog attacks are planned and closely
coordinated using techniques they teach their young rather than rely on instinct.
Remarkable
service requires great teamwork. It
requires the right hand caring about what the left hand is doing. It takes training and preparation. And, it requires taking care of the support
people who may not be “at the hunt.” Are
you serving like a pride of lions or like a pack of African wild dogs?
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