Most UGLY Hyena!!!!!
Oct 27th, 2007, 10:43 AM
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Back to Africa's hyena. I suppose if I were surrounded by a half dozen angry wild dogs, I might not look my best either.
The size difference in the animals is very apparent in the photo.
Since you asked, I am one who really likes hyenas and appreciate them for their hyena-ness.
The size difference in the animals is very apparent in the photo.
Since you asked, I am one who really likes hyenas and appreciate them for their hyena-ness.
Oct 27th, 2007, 11:17 AM
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Cyn if your hyena has make-up on, it's disqualified 
Lynn, good point about the situation. I think it may have been a female because of the larger size.
20 minutes after the dogs shook off the hyena, they came across a female impala hiding her fawn in the long grass. The mother ran but the poor fawn was lifted off the ground and torn apart by the dogs. Within 10 seconds the fawn was in six pieces - it was so quick and over in a flash. 5 minutes later, there was nothing left of the fawn - even the skull and hooves had been eaten, which I found surprising.
I did manage to get some pictures (not great ones) and I will post a link soon.
Lynn, good point about the situation. I think it may have been a female because of the larger size.
20 minutes after the dogs shook off the hyena, they came across a female impala hiding her fawn in the long grass. The mother ran but the poor fawn was lifted off the ground and torn apart by the dogs. Within 10 seconds the fawn was in six pieces - it was so quick and over in a flash. 5 minutes later, there was nothing left of the fawn - even the skull and hooves had been eaten, which I found surprising.
I did manage to get some pictures (not great ones) and I will post a link soon.
Oct 27th, 2007, 11:24 AM
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Link to wild dog kill photos - you can see the dogs scattering with different parts of the impala fawn:
http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/Slides...p;conn_speed=1
http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/Slides...p;conn_speed=1
Oct 28th, 2007, 01:13 AM
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Imelda`s mentioning of cute Baby Hyenas made me remember these pictures. They were taken just outside Letab in Kruger. The Hyena was giving birth in a drainage tube under the road and we could just hear the sounds. Another vehicle had seen the sister carry away another newborn. After 10 minutes the mother appeared with this one and walked away.
I think the babies are very cute.
The last picture was taken at Stanleys. The Hyena Cubs were very playfulk and one of them starting chewing on one of the tyres on the vehicle.
Michael
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...share&Ux=0
I think the babies are very cute.
The last picture was taken at Stanleys. The Hyena Cubs were very playfulk and one of them starting chewing on one of the tyres on the vehicle.
Michael
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...share&Ux=0
Oct 28th, 2007, 05:03 AM
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Another hyena lover here.
On our mobile tent safari last year there was a gentleman who admitted he was terrified of hyenas. It didn't help when on our 1st nite a hynea helped itself to a pot off the serving table right next to us as we ate dinner. Then after we were in bed that nite we could hear it sniffing around the tents.
Several days into our trip we hadn't seen any hyenas for a couple days and he actually admitted that he missed them!
On our mobile tent safari last year there was a gentleman who admitted he was terrified of hyenas. It didn't help when on our 1st nite a hynea helped itself to a pot off the serving table right next to us as we ate dinner. Then after we were in bed that nite we could hear it sniffing around the tents.
Several days into our trip we hadn't seen any hyenas for a couple days and he actually admitted that he missed them!
Oct 28th, 2007, 05:40 AM
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Imelda, it's the colour of the hyena that makes it stand out. They usually start with a dark chocolate brown coat and then start to show their spots at around 2-3 months. The coat then fades to a lighter brown/grey colour. But this adult hyena has an unusual dark grey coat.
Here is a link to one of our older albums (using a film camera) which has some cute hyena shots:
http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/Slides...p;conn_speed=1
Here is a link to one of our older albums (using a film camera) which has some cute hyena shots:
http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/Slides...p;conn_speed=1
Oct 28th, 2007, 10:15 AM
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Thanks Gaurang - couldn't figure out if it was a different 'type' of Hyena or just a 'normal' 'super cool' one (I think the black colouring makes him even more 'handsome' - going on Kavey's logistics!).
BTW, your photos are FANTASTIC! - LOVE those Cheetah pics as well as the Mom & baby Giraffe and the Hippos and of course those cute little Hyena cubs
Imelda
BTW, your photos are FANTASTIC! - LOVE those Cheetah pics as well as the Mom & baby Giraffe and the Hippos and of course those cute little Hyena cubs
Imelda
Oct 28th, 2007, 08:11 PM
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Okay, if we're sharing hyena photos, here are mine:
http://www.pbase.com/hills27/singita_ebony&page=2
The interaction was really interesting. When we arrived, the beta female hyena and two cubs were at the den (the younger was the beta's cub, the older was the alpha's). The beta mother was babysitting, and the beta cub was acting like it owned the place. The alpha cub was very shy and generally kept a distance from the beta mother and cub. But man did it change when the alpha female returned. The beta female scurried off into the bush, the beta cub dashed for the safety of the den, and the alpha cub started strutting around the roost. It was really amazing to watch.
http://www.pbase.com/hills27/singita_ebony&page=2
The interaction was really interesting. When we arrived, the beta female hyena and two cubs were at the den (the younger was the beta's cub, the older was the alpha's). The beta mother was babysitting, and the beta cub was acting like it owned the place. The alpha cub was very shy and generally kept a distance from the beta mother and cub. But man did it change when the alpha female returned. The beta female scurried off into the bush, the beta cub dashed for the safety of the den, and the alpha cub started strutting around the roost. It was really amazing to watch.
Nov 4th, 2007, 10:09 AM
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This is definitely the best hyena shot I have ever seen taken by one of the best photographers I have ever met in many years of safaris - Christophe Courteau from Paris - his entire website is filled with amazing pics.
Link to the hyena http://www.christophe-courteau.com/U...les=wild%20dog
Link to his site and you can search by species http://www.christophe-courteau.com
Link to the hyena http://www.christophe-courteau.com/U...les=wild%20dog
Link to his site and you can search by species http://www.christophe-courteau.com
Nov 4th, 2007, 10:39 AM
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