Wild Dogs: Pack vs Pride

Julz encounters a fierce lion‑hyena showdown, while Henry makes a house call to the Kakumbi den after a pup has gone AWOL there. The episode juxtaposes this predator clash with Henry’s urgent search for the missing youngster within the same den.

Hunting with the Manzi is an episode‑style programme that follows on‑the‑ground wildlife work, presenting the day‑to‑day realities of tracking and conservation. The series is presented in a straightforward format, offering viewers a glimpse of the field without any dramatised embellishment. In this installment, Julz finds himself caught in a tense confrontation between a lion and a hyena. The encounter unfolds as the two predators clash, and Julz witnesses the raw dynamics of the showdown, highlighting the precarious balance that exists when apex carnivores meet. Meanwhile, Henry makes a house call to the Kakumbi den after receiving word that a young pup has gone missing. He travels to the den to investigate the pup’s disappearance, navigating the familiar terrain of the den and assessing the situation on the ground. His visit underscores the routine yet urgent nature of monitoring young animals in the wild. Together, the two segments illustrate the varied challenges that field staff face: from sudden predator confrontations to the routine checks that keep a den’s inhabitants safe. The episode weaves these moments into a concise portrait of life in the field, showing how each unexpected event demands quick thinking and a deep understanding of the animals involved.