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The Den

© Troy Gallagher

The Den

Uploaded: February 25, 2010

Description

We came upon this den of Hyena in Nakuru NP. We counted 30, ranging from new pups to full grown. They are not the most attractive creatures.
Tamron 70-300, 200mm, 5.6, 1/125, iso 800, dusk.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: PENTAX K20D

Comments

Brett Dolsen February 25, 2010

I guess they dont have the beauty of the other major African animals Troy but they have great character!!Awesome on the spot capture!! #1242582

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 25, 2010

Fantastic find and wildlife capture, Troy. #8414190

Michelle Alton February 25, 2010

Well...they are attractive to each other, I imagine. I've read articles about hyenas that knocked my socks off! They apparently have both male and female organs! Weird for a mammal! #8414297

Troy Gallagher February 25, 2010

Thanks guys, and yes they are actually amazing creatures and have character. I love to hear them call at night. #8414448

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 26, 2010

beautiful wild life capture! #8418496

Rony Sagy March 02, 2010

Fantastic capture, Troy. #8428313

Tiia Vissak March 05, 2010

a great scene! #8433871

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 19, 2010

Amazing capture Troy! Are they dangerous to be near?

You did a great job here!

-Laura #8466730

Tommy E. Burgess June 13, 2010

What a fantasic scene you captured here Troy!! #8692980

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