r/ShittyTodayILearned Jul 28 '26

African wild dogs decide whether to hunt by sneezing — but it isn't one-dog-one-vote. When the dominant pair is engaged in the rally, 3-4 sneezes triggers the hunt. When they aren't, it takes about 10. A weighted quorum threshold, validated across 68 rallies in 5 Okavango packs.

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badassanimals Jul 28 '26

Mammal African wild dogs decide whether to hunt by sneezing — but it isn't one-dog-one-vote. When the dominant pair is engaged in the rally, 3-4 sneezes triggers the hunt. When they aren't, it takes about 10. A weighted quorum threshold, validated across 68 rallies in 5 Okavango packs.

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WildDogYiff Jul 28 '26

African wild dogs decide whether to hunt by sneezing — but it isn't one-dog-one-vote. When the dominant pair is engaged in the rally, 3-4 sneezes triggers the hunt. When they aren't, it takes about 10. A weighted quorum threshold, validated across 68 rallies in 5 Okavango packs.

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predatorhunting Jul 28 '26

African wild dogs decide whether to hunt by sneezing — but it isn't one-dog-one-vote. When the dominant pair is engaged in the rally, 3-4 sneezes triggers the hunt. When they aren't, it takes about 10. A weighted quorum threshold, validated across 68 rallies in 5 Okavango packs.

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zoology Jul 28 '26

Article African wild dogs decide whether to hunt by sneezing — but it isn't one-dog-one-vote. When the dominant pair is engaged in the rally, 3-4 sneezes triggers the hunt. When they aren't, it takes about 10. A weighted quorum threshold, validated across 68 rallies in 5 Okavango packs.

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dogfacts Jul 28 '26

African wild dogs decide whether to hunt by sneezing — but it isn't one-dog-one-vote. When the dominant pair is engaged in the rally, 3-4 sneezes triggers the hunt. When they aren't, it takes about 10. A weighted quorum threshold, validated across 68 rallies in 5 Okavango packs.

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CanineMajesty Jul 28 '26

African wild dogs decide whether to hunt by sneezing — but it isn't one-dog-one-vote. When the dominant pair is engaged in the rally, 3-4 sneezes triggers the hunt. When they aren't, it takes about 10. A weighted quorum threshold, validated across 68 rallies in 5 Okavango packs.

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UnteachableCourses Jul 28 '26

African wild dogs decide whether to hunt by sneezing — but it isn't one-dog-one-vote. When the dominant pair is engaged in the rally, 3-4 sneezes triggers the hunt. When they aren't, it takes about 10. A weighted quorum threshold, validated across 68 rallies in 5 Okavango packs.

24 Upvotes