Crocuta Collection (page 3)

Picture No. 10899713
Spotted Hyena - sitting in rain filled puddle (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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

Picture No. 10899694
Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - feeding on carcass (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - mother of 1 month old cubs fighting over hippo meat with adult female at den entrance (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - feeding at carcass - with vultures (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - With freshly killed Thomson's gazelle (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - feeding on carcass (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena - With freshly killed Thomson's gazelle (Crocuta crocuta) Date:

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Spotted Hyena (crocuta crocuta) Date:

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus), Rueppell's Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) and Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adults, feeding

Spotted Hyena in Kruger National Park, South Africa
A Spotted Hyena in Letaba, Kruger National Park, South Africa. The Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, and contains around 2000 spotted hyenas, as well as many other wild animals

Spotted Hyaena - With skull on open savannah plains Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya
MAB-1184 Spotted Hyaena - With skull on open savannah plains Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya Crocuta crocuta Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Spotted Hyaena - Lying down on open savannah plains - Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya
MAB-1182 Spotted Hyaena - Lying down on open savannah plains Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya Crocuta crocuta Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Jackal (Canis mesomelas) harassing Spotted Hyaena - With skull on open savannah plains - Maasai Mara North Reserve
MAB-1181 Jackal (Canis mesomelas) harassing Spotted Hyaena - With skull on open savannah plains Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya Crocuta Crocuta Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal

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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.