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Uploaded: 04/01/08 4:24 PM GMT
The spotted hyena
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The spotted hyena is primarily a predator, unlike its cousins. Spotted hyenas are successful pack hunters of small to large sized ungulates and are the most abundant carnivore on the African continent. Hyenas are thought to have originated 22 million years ago from arboreal ancestors bearing similarities to the modern Banded Palm Civet. This one we caught while enjoying some rain water on the tar road. He was so close to the vehicle that I could actually hear his coarse tongue as he licked up the water. Hope you enjoy the journey through our beautiful country.

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.angelledaemon
04/01/08 7:24 PM GMT
He is gorgeous. I love the detail of his coat. Very nice!
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Angelle "because reality isn't nearly as fun."
.TheWhisperer
04/01/08 9:04 PM GMT
I know these can look quite menacing but I do love their coats with those big spots on their backs. You are lucky to have got so close to this one enjoying the rain soaked road!
Well done and great capture!
Ann
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.Genver
04/02/08 1:55 AM GMT
Very nice view of the animal,the photo is very good.
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.corngrowth
04/02/08 11:58 AM GMT
Another wonderful 'wildlife' capture taken this time at a tarn road, lol. Well done Susan.
Regards, Cornelius
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Cornelius was here! (lol) Click HERE to see his work!
.Omotou
04/02/08 5:32 PM GMT
He must have been very thirsty :-) Very nice scene - I downloaded your image to my HD - Thanks for sharing!
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Old enough to know better - not old enough to resist ;-)
::cynlee
04/03/08 5:33 AM GMT
Great shot, Susan!
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The government of tyrants cannot last long because it is hateful to the multitude, and what is against the wishes of the multitude cannot long be preserved. -Thomas Aquinas
::tigger3
04/12/08 10:23 PM GMT
Susan, This is such a good image and shows the detail so well. The index should be higher than this in my book. Love it. Faved. ♫ sandi
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
.dustycat
04/18/08 12:50 AM GMT
Wonderful detail in this photo. What a beautiful coat he has.
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