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A herd of buffalo.
一群野牛。
They're far too big for one dog to take on alone, who could easily kill a single wild dog.
野牛体型较大，能够轻松杀死一只野狗，野狗单独作战绝不可能猎杀。
If they are to eat, they need the whole pack.
要想有饭吃，就需要整个野狗群一起合作。
But how does a group of 11 dogs make the decision that now is the right time to hunt?
但有11名成员的野狗群要怎么决定哪一刻才是猎杀时刻呢？
The secret is a pre-hunt rally.
秘诀就在于狩猎前的一场集会。
The whole pack performs high energy, almost play-like behavior, the dog version of a pre-match huddle, getting each family member in sync and fired up.
整个狗群会表现出高度兴奋、像玩耍一样的行为，这是野狗版的赛前动员，让每一个成员行动一致，并且兴奋起来。
But scientists studying the ninja pack and the other wild dog packs in Okavango have discovered something even more intriguing.
但研究奥卡万戈的忍者群体和其他野狗群体的科学家们发现了更有趣的事情。
Just before and during a rally, the dogs begin to sneeze.
在集会前和过程中，这些狗会打喷嚏。
There are several theories as to why the dogs do this, but one study suggests it could, believe it or not, be a complex voting system.
至于狗群为什么要这么做，有多种理论，但不管你信不信，有一项研究表明，它们这么做可能是一个复杂的投票系统。
If there are enough sneezes, the pack will be more likely to move off and hunt.
如果打喷嚏的成员够多，狗群就更可能去出击狩猎。
If not, they will stay and rest.
如果不多，它们会按兵不动。
Sneezing completed, the decision is made.
喷嚏打完了，决定也下好了。
The hunt is on.
狩猎开始了。
African wild dogs can cover over six miles a day in search of food.
非洲野狗为了寻找食物，一天能跑六英里。
A herd of impala.
一群黑斑羚。
The pack sets off in pursuit, led by the subordinate female.
在雌性下属的带领下，狗群开始了追捕。
And working together, they've made a kill.
通过团结协作，它们成功捕获了猎物。
