Spotted Hyena

[Brian Sugden]

Hyenas are much maligned but they provide an essential service by clearing up the remains from kills thereby keeping disease at bay. They have one of the strongest jaws in the animal kingdom, capable of crunching through bones. This individual was photographed in the same vicinity as the wild dogs and was probably hoping for a free meal.

EOS 1DX with 300mm f/2.8L IS II lens and 1.4 III converter.

Thanks for looking.

[Trev B]

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Formidable creatures but so essential - lovely shot

[Nathaniel]

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They are ugly fellows. A superb shot. Nice pose as well.

[Dawesy]

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Another quality shot Brian of one of my favourite mammals.

[Brian Sugden]

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Thanks Trev, Nat and Steve.

[Lepus]

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One of my favourite animals , nice one .

[EOS_User]

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Always enjoy seeing Hyena... As you say, they are essential, like Vultures, also much maligned...

[Brian Sugden]

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Thanks Mark and Lee.

[Stan]

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super shot Brian

Stan

[Brian Sugden]

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Thanks Stan.

[tesarver]

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Lovely shot Brian

Tom

[Brian Sugden]

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Thanks Tom.

[pelliott1954]

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Nicely done. especially the face

Regards Paul