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Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Photo by Gina423
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Field Notes

Description:

This hyena was stalking near the lake in the middle of Ngorongoro. There are literally thousands of flamingoes in this lake and he was prowling around for a stray.

Habitat:

African savanna, Serengeti Plains, Tanzania

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PublishedMarch 28, 2013

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