#hyenacubs

[coffeenuts]

[glimpsesofwildlife]

#hyena #betla_national_park Hyenas in India inhabit a diversity of habitats, from dry open scrub to deciduous forests and agriculture fields. Although they can hunt down prey, hyenas are generally scavengers, feeding on domestic and wild carrion. भारत में लकड़बग्घे सूखे खुले झाड़ियों से लेकर पर्णपाती जंगलों और कृषि क्षेत्रों तक विभिन्न प्रकार के आवासों में रहते हैं। हालांकि वे शिकार का शिकार कर सकते हैं, लकड़बग्घे आम तौर पर मैला ढोने वाले होते हैं, जो घरेलू और जंगली मांस खाते हैं। #hyenas #spottedhyena #poochyena #hyenagohard #hyenasofinstagram #hyenait #stripedhyena #hyenatattoo #hyenafurry #shinypoochyena #zaporozhyenails #brownhyena #hyenaart #laughinghyenas #hyenadog #hyenalife #hyenalaugh #parahyena #hyenascomedyclub #furryhyena #babyhyena #laughinghyena #haresandhyenas #hyenacub #princedaddyandthehyena #fchyena #shihtzuhyena #hyenaoc (at Betla National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Crz9XmXxALV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[andynoise]

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Posted @withregram • @africanimals Of our planet’s three different species of hyena (the spotted, brown and striped hyena), the spotted hyena is the largest and most common. The spotted hyena’s body can grow to almost 2m long, plus a dark, bushy tail measuring 25-30cm long. Females are heavier than males, and can weigh up to 82kg! 😱 ⁣ ✥⁣⁣⁣⁣ ✥⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🎥 Unknown, DM for credit! ⁣ ✥⁣⁣⁣⁣ ✥⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🦁 Follow: @Africanimals⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🐘 Hashtag: #africanimals⁣⁣⁣⁣ 💚 Be kind to every kind, not just mankind⁣⁣ ✥⁣⁣⁣⁣ ✥⁣⁣⁣⁣ #hyena #spottedhyena #stripedhyena #brownhyena #dogsofinstagram #africa #animals #africanimals #wildelifephotography #hyenacub #southafrica #safari #nature #wild #hyenas #furry #wildlife #africanscenery #africannature #instagood #art #travel #facts #wildlifefacts #africansafari #africansafariconservation https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9AhKrnIAj/?igshid=1wvr9rls4la04

[kness]

Hyena figurine is available ❤️ . . . . . . #animals #animallovers #cuteanimals #animalplanet #animalart #hyena #figurine #claysculpture #animalier #animalaugh #iloveanimals #cuteaf #creepycute #hyenas #spottedhyena #hyenasofinstagram #hyenascrew #hyenaart #hyenacub #porcelainfigurine #animalfigurine #animalprotection #fauna #wildlife #wild #hyène #hyene #sauvage #capturethewild #savane (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7GaJPkDFcI/?igshid=ccv7ndvpqbet

[wildpix]

Hyenas are often vilified, portrayed as evil, cruel and frightening, eaters of carrion, killers of the old, weak, infirm and the vulnerable. In some cultures, and in mythology, they have been depicted as grave robbers, stealing children and instruments of witchcraft.

The Spotted Hyena’s manic laughing, howling, screeching and eerie vocalisations promotes this picture of evil, of lurking in the dark with glowing eyes.

They are neither feline or canine and at one stage was believed to be neither male or female because of their strange genitalia with females having a pseudo penis, which even acts as a birthing canal, this further creates a mysterious picture of the Hyena and they have even been incorrectly described as sexual deviants in mythology.

Spotted Hyenas are famed for their bone crushing ability, which is fact, and hyena scat is easy to identify as it is white due to the high amounts of calcium it contains.

As many as 20 cubs, litters from various clan females, can share a den, which is a complex of underground tunnels and burrows. Clans can be large, sometimes comprising 60 or 70 individuals.

It is difficult not to feel just a little uneasy when encountering these loping, spotted, drooling maniacs but when one spends time around a den it is impossible not to be overcome with the realisation that they are gentle, loving, doting and caring and worthy of love and admiration.

The cubs develop from being fluffy rust-brown babies, to smooth, mischievous, dark suede-skinned toddlers and finally into cute teddy bear-like infants.

One of my personal, all-time favourite images, is the one of a Spotted Hyena cub affectionately hugging its mum outside a den in the gentle morning light.

 Photos by @reandutoit

#reandutoit #reandutoitphotography #naturephotography #nature #southernafrica #krugerpark #savanna #hyena #spottedhyena #hyenacub #wilderness #africa

[worldwidexplorer]

Spotted African Hyenas

Last week, I wrote about wild dogs, and some of the observations I've made about them while on safari. This week, my focus turns to hyenas. Many people understandably do not realize that there is a difference between the two, but there absolutely is! Wild dogs have faces that remind me of German Shepherds with massive satellite ears. Hyenas have a unique appearance all their own.

Female spotted hyena, Uganda

Hyena cubs are playful little creatures! We got to observe these two siblings playing with each other and jumping on their mom during a quiet morning in rural Uganda. We loved watching them and they were so curious about their surroundings!

Playful spotted hyena cubs with their mother, Uganda

One of the strangest behaviors of spotted hyenas such as these, has to do with siblings. When more than 1 hyena of the same gender is born, oftentimes one of the same gender cubs will kill the other cub within the first month of life! This is especially true of female hyena cubs. Young cubs are born with very dark fur. As they age, the fur gets spots and they start to resemble adults in appearance.

Young spotted hyena cub. Kruger National Park, South Africa

Until next week,

Marisa

[vivibuff2016]

Ending my spam with this gorgeous picture of a male Hyena trying to get the cubs to bed! The tree looks like it has fairy lights! The light is amazing, probably not even 6am! I want to AGAIN express my gratitude to @safarigaronga I had one of the best experiences in my life both cause of the animals and also because you guys have an amazing place for all the guest! I want to give a special thank you to Jeff, Richard, Aldrin (aka James⚽️), Robert, Eric, and the amazing woman you have as the chef (I forgot her name 😬)! You guys always had the biggest smile for us, made us all feel so special, and the Chef OMG can promise you have not tasted food as delicious as hers! 🙌🏻 also thank you to @flyingfluskey & @klickingkarl and Michelle & Elliot for experiencing this with us! Couldn’t have asked for a better team! #southafrica #garongasafari #garongasafaricamp #littlegaronga #buckingham #luxurysuits #safari #gamedrive #2018trips #travelinglife #travelingtheworld #wildanimals #nature #safariforthesoul #hyena #hyenacubs #nikond3100 (at Garonga Safari Camp)
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[sctiger76]

National Geographic Photo of the Day 3/15/17: CURIOUS CUBS A trio of curious hyena cubs approached Your Shot photographer Ryan Green's remote triggered camera in the Mombo concession of the Okavango Delta. #nationalgeographic #photooftheday #hyena #hyenas #hyenacubs #mombo #okavango #okavangodelta #ryangreen #ryangreenphotography

[speakbeastypodcast]

We ❤️ this adorable fan art of Hagrid with this week's BeastOfTheWeek - the Quintaped! (FantasticFanArt by hyenacub)  

[liberatefromhate]

Investigating ... #Hyena #HyenaLife #HyenaCub #HyenaFeeding #AfricanHyena #SouthAfricanHyena #AfricanSafari #SouthAfricanSafari #AfricanWildlife #SouthAfricanWildlife #WildlifePhotography #WildlifePhotographer #TravelPhotographer #TravelPhotography #TravelTheWorld #ExperienceEverything #WanderLust #Kruger #Timbavati #WildlifeConservation #ShootAnimalsWithCamerasNotGuns #SeeTheWorld https://www.instagram.com/p/BpMgOZxhVHv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u638hwaiw7h2

[idecosupereco]

Those big hyena ears will be used to listen for the sounds opportunity. And by opportunity I mean the suffering of other animals. #hyena #hyenacub #scavenger #predator #naturephotography #naturelovers #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ecotourism #safari #masaimara #kenya (at Masai Mara National Reserve)

[imagesbylemke]

Just looked the look from the one Spotted Hyena after getting chewed out by its mate.  Like its one of those days! #Spotted Hyena  #lovethem #hyena#imagesbylemke #lancelemke #look #funny  #hyenas #hyenacub #africaamazing #capturethewild #africanature #africanamazing#loveit #wildlifephotography #tagstagram #animalsofinstagram #wildlife #instanature #animals #picoftheday #animal #nikonusa #awesome #photography

[kruger2kalahari]

Our first sighting after driving through Malelane gate - Hyenas with tiny cub. http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/hamiltons-lodge-and-restaurant.html #NaturePhotography #SouthAfrica #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #Kruger2Kalahari #AfriTravel #Wildlife #nikon #iamnikonsa #nikonwildlife #sigmaphoto_sa #knp #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #selfdrivesafari #gameviewing #selfdrive #hamiltonslodge #malelane #malelanegate #travelphotographer #intothewild #spottedhyena #predator #hyenacub (at Kruger Park)

[vivibuff2016]

I’m sure these guys will eat you if they had the chance but they look so cute and defenseless! So happy about getting to see the hyenas, the cubs were adorable, here is two of them, they got really close to the car! It was so fun seeing ther dad trying to get them to go into their den to sleep! 🤣 they were not having it! Just wanted to play! @safarigaronga #southafrica #garongasafari #garongasafaricamp #littlegaronga #buckingham #luxurysuits #safari #gamedrive #2018trips #travelinglife #travelingtheworld #wildanimals #nature #safariforthesoul #hyenas #hyenacubs #spottedhyena #nikond3100 (at Garonga Safari Camp) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXRt9RHuxL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dnhcoe5srxby

[kruger2kalahari]

Spotted hyena with cub - captured on a self drive safari while staying at Greenway Woods Resort in White River. http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/casa-do-sol.html #NaturePhotography #southafrica Africa #Photographic #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #Kruger2Kalahari #AfriTravel #Wildlife #nikon #iamnikonsa #nikonwildlife #sigmaphoto_sa #knp #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #ahalodges #ahamoments #ahahotelsandlodges #greenwaywoodsresort #selfdrivesafari #gameviewing #selfdrive #spottedhyena #predator #hyenacub #gamedrive (at Kruger National Park)

[idecosupereco]

Hyena cubs are nice little creatures before they grow up to become murder machines. #idecosupereco #masaimara #hyena #hyenacub (at Masai Mara Game Reserve)