Africa...The Lion Queen At Breakfast - Number 4

Posted by Len Backus on Mon May 10, 2004 7:15 am

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Now a hyena has made his way to the breakfast table. On my first trip to Africa I asked my guide why there weren't many carcasses or even scattered bones around on the ground. Imagine how many animals fall prey to the predators. Well, his response was that in time, every part of the animals get consumed...even the bones. The hyenas have teeth and jaws strong enough to crunch the last tidbits.

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by Mike Wilson on Mon May 10, 2004 1:35 pm

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Oh yeah that's cool. I really like the steely eyed look the Hyena is giving the Vultures.

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by Harold Stiver on Mon May 10, 2004 2:41 pm

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That's an amazing look you've caught in its face. Well done

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by NDCheryl on Mon May 10, 2004 6:45 pm

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Nice intensity in his face. great series.

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by Carol Clarke on Tue May 11, 2004 3:18 am

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Certainly nothing is wasted out there! We came across a Lion killed Zebra just hours after the event and all that was left was one hoof and a small piece of jaw bone

Good series to show the pecking order here Len.

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