Wild dogs are relatively easy to research once sighted because of their distinctive coat patterns. Ms Fletcher appealed to wild dog spotters to keep an eye out for EWT researcher Harriet Davies. She will be combing Kruger's roads, documenting sighting data and will collate all submissions for a comprehensive overview of the status of the wild dog in Kruger. Wannabe wild dog picture people need to photograph as many animals from a pack as possible and submit all photographs, no matter how badly composed or out of focus - every one helps. If a dog is photographed from both sides indicate that the photographs reflect the same animal.
Prints are preferable but slides and videos are also welcome.
Material will be kept for archiving. Slides and videos will be returned if asked for. Ms Fletcher appealed to those who want to take part in the competition to use a separate entry for each pack of dogs. Give locality accurately using the Kruger Map which is available in the Park. If photographs from private reserves are submitted, ask a ranger to pinpoint the locality where the dogs were sighted.