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07-OCT-2007 Dick Keely

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)

Inyati Game Lodge, Kruger, SA

The Spotted Hyena, or Laughing Hyena, (Crocuta crocuta) is a carnivorous mammal of the family hyaenidae. It is the largest of the hyenas, and is native to sub-Saharan Africa, save for the Congo basin. It occurs in many different habitats, from extremely hot and arid lowland areas in its northern and southern ranges, to cold, mountainous terrains in East Africa and Ethiopia. The species can also survive near human habitations. The species is best known for one of its vocalisations, which resembles the sound of hysterical human laughter. Though often labeled incorrectly as a scavenger, the spotted hyena is actually a powerful hunter, the majority of its nourishment being derived from live prey.

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/800s f/10.0 at 235.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time07-Oct-2007 07:26:31
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length235 mm
Exposure Time1/800 sec
Aperturef/10
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programshutter priority (2)
Focus Distance

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