That is not why they are nearly extinct.
Also, the alpha pairs are completely monogamous and the breeding age females leave the pack in search of other unrelated males when they come of breeding age.
There is *never* “another female with pups” in the pack.
The entire pack tends to the alpha pups diligently as they are the top priority even above the alpha pair.
This is why they’re nearly extinct.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/12/african-wild-dogs-snares-poaching/
The recent studies show that the larger predators are picking them off.
More puppies would mean more survivors.
More puppies mean more sentries and defenders and hunters.
The reality is what it is.