20 African wild dogs were brought back to a Zimbabwe park after disappearing for decades; conservationists rebuilt the ecosystem before their return

• Image Credit: WikipediaAfrican wild dogs returned to Zimbabwe’s Matusadona National Park in February 2026 after disappearing from the area for decades.
• 20 animals were moved into the park in two established packs, marking a major step in the restoration of a predator that had been locally extinct there.