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Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

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Description:

We spotted some wild dogs that were feasting on what looked like the remnants of a buffalo. After they finished with the buffalo, we followed them for a bit and found a hyena eating what was left of an elephant. It looked like the elephant had been dead for a while and there were plenty of vultures waiting in the trees for the hyena to leave so they could have what was left.

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Reference Link
Smith Zoo
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Comments (5)
MadelineJeffery
Could you post a link to the African Mammals in The Wild mission?
KarenL
Amazing shots! Hyenas are incredible creatures - we saw a pack see off a pair of lionesses in the Serengeti but sadly there wasn't enough light for photos!

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African Mammals in the Wild
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PublishedDecember 14, 2011

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