Spotted Hyena. by Meisiekind

Photography • Animals • posted on May 17, 2008

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I took this image in the Thorny Bush Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Here is some trivia regarding this fellow that most people love to hate! Hyenas are mostly scavengers and are known to steal kills from lions, leopards and cheetahs, although they do sometimes hunt themselves and then usually in a pack. They have the strongest jaws of all carnivores. This particular hyena was one of a pack of five who had actually made their own kill. We were too late to see the actual kill but watched in amazement as they devoured the poor buck in just a short period of time - bones and all. The buck's blood can still be seen on this fellow's neck and face. (I know it is eeewww, but that is nature.) I have personally had two very close calls involving hyenas and are therefore very careful around them!!! Thank you for popping in and for any comments you wish to make! Hugs, Carin xx

Comments (53)

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tizjezzme

8:11AM | Sun, 18 May 2008

Pure nature, is right! Thank you for bringing more and more of Africa to your Gallery. I love every shot I see.

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junge1

9:36AM | Sun, 18 May 2008

A wonderful closeup of this interesting animal Carin. Very interesting narrative, Sig..

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guitar-slinger

9:48AM | Sun, 18 May 2008

I find your photography superb !! A fantastic shot Carin !!! [^___^] Cheers, Roger

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G_Mansco

1:16PM | Sun, 18 May 2008

Splendid once again ;O)

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moochagoo

1:55PM | Sun, 18 May 2008

Wonderful capture !

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uk601

5:01PM | Sun, 18 May 2008

Excellent capture, really a impressive portrait. Great Shot!

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Meowgli

7:38PM | Sun, 18 May 2008

great shot of a natural scavenger having done what it does best.. bet you were glad it wasn't looking in your direction with your hyena history! =)

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phill456

1:14AM | Mon, 19 May 2008

WOOOOW ! Super shot. Great capture. Nice post work

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ShadowsNTime

5:34AM | Mon, 19 May 2008

Heavens! Do be careful Carin! Its a magnificent capture of this strange creature, he must be powerful to be able to steal from the big cats! Heading for work but will send you an email on break, and yes I am well, thanks for caring!!!:-)

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furuta

7:48AM | Mon, 19 May 2008

Great shot!! and beautiful.

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Milouv

9:37AM | Mon, 19 May 2008

Excellent shot. Bravo

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beachzz

11:14AM | Mon, 19 May 2008

WOW~~~and I think that's about as close as I's want to get as well~~what an awesome foto; you really bring the feel of your land right up close and personal!!

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Richardphotos

8:30PM | Mon, 19 May 2008

they seem to have a bad rep as being very vicious and probably deserving.outstanding capture

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Breyden

9:05PM | Mon, 19 May 2008

Great photo! I had no idea they would eat the bones too. Very educational!

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kimariehere

2:07AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

wow what an amazing hyena capture and loved your story about your adventures there!!! ,.. glad to hear they were only close calls and that you didn't get hurt!!!

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busi2ness

6:01AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

Excellent capture from this low down POV and they are busy bodies, so not easy to get them in such a well posed state. Ha, het die hiena jou amper gevang...?

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