19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Millions of flies won't stop a Spotted Hyena feasting on an elephant carcass
We came across this elephant carcass in the bush and watched for a while, as a few Black Backed Jackal tried to steal some pieces off the carcass, but they were very nervous, as a male lion, that had eaten it's fill for now, was lying nearby. After a while this Spotted Hyena arrived and got right in there, tearing pieces off the carcass, particularly at the back, where the lion had already opened up a big hole.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 04.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 06.2021 |
Photo Location: | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
Camera: | NIKON D850 |
Copyright: | © Alan Coles |