Crocuta Collection (page 2)

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Spotted Hyena (aka Laughing Hyena) cub walking. Date:

Striped hyena, Hyaena hyaena, and spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816

Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) and vultures (Gyps africanus) scavenging on a carcass in Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Spotted Hyena aka Laughing Hyena. Date:

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Spotted Hyena - licking hippo hide (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - at hippo kill (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - at hippo kill (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - licking hippo hide (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - eating hippo hide (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - feeding from inside hippo carcass (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - scavenging hippo kill (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - conflict at hippo kill (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - scavanging at kill with vultures (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - with prey (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - with prey (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - Confronting Jackal next to kill (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - dragging wildebeest prey (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - confronting Jackal by kill (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - 2 different aged young at a mopane tree (Colophospermum mopane) next to their burrow (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaenas - Killing Wildebeest / Gnu (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - with prey in mouth (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - standing by carcass of hippo (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - breaking into hippo carcass (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Hyaena - pack behaviour, co-operative feeding / hunting (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - looking at vultures at kill (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - carrying prey of wildebeest head (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - stealing Wildebeest kill from Cheetahs - series 9 of 11 (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - stealing kill from Cheetahs - series 8 of 11 (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - feeding on Wildebeest prey after stealing kill from Cheetahs - series 10 of 11 (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - family with cubs at den (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena (Crocutsa crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - running (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - Feeding at a Boehm's Zebra (Equus burchelli boehmi) which was killed by Wild Dogs(Lycaon pictus) (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena - young (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Cheetah - Growling at spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) (Acinonyx jubatus) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - relaxing (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - relaxing (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - sitting in rain filled puddle (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - sitting in rain filled puddle (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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"Crocuta: The Fascinating World of Spotted Hyenas" In the vast landscapes of Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, a heartwarming sight unfolds. Picture No. 10880477 captures the essence of family as spotted hyena cubs gather together by their den. These young ones are part of the Crocuta crocuta species, commonly known as spotted hyenas. But don't let their cute appearance fool you; these creatures are skilled hunters. Another image showcases a thrilling moment at Lake Nakuru where a group of spotted hyenas is seen hunting Lesser flamingoes (Phoenicopterus minor). Their strategic approach and teamwork make them formidable predators in the African wilderness. The world has long been captivated by these intriguing animals. In an old lithograph from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals (1836), we see not only the spotted hyena but also its endangered cousin, the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), and another relative, the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena). However, life in nature can be tough even for such powerful creatures. A gripping scene unfolds in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe – three spotted hyenas engage in intense combat over meat from a nearby carcass while White-backed vultures (Gyps africanus) watch intently from afar. These captivating images – DDE-90037236, DDE-90022738, DDE-90022737, DDE-90022736 - offer us glimpses into the complex social dynamics and survival strategies that define Crocuta crocuta's existence. Spotted hyenas have often been misunderstood due to their unique physical characteristics and vocalizations. Yet they play crucial roles in maintaining ecosystem balance through scavenging activities that help prevent disease outbreaks caused by decaying carcasses.