Leopard-hyena interaction. In the Maasai Mara, we had followed this famous leopard (called Fig) for sometime before she settled down at the base of a bush to rest and wash. She was approached by a lone hyena but saw it off with no problem. What a beautiful animal....
Hyena bath time! We spotted a large group of hyenas running around in the distance. We felt certain they were on a kill so we set off to investigate. No! Amazingly, they were having a dip in a pool of water. Clearly, they were enjoying the experience. A Hyena spa....
We were watching as a pride of lions feasted on a buffalo they had killed during the night. After having their fill they gradually wandered off to sleep in the shade. One sub-adult male hung back and tried to protect the kill from a large pack of hyenas. He managed to...