Lion vs. Hyena

4 months 2 weeks ago #759422 by bryanpereira
These lions were with a buffalo kill when the hyenas started appearing.
They soon got tired of them getting too close and this scene unfolded in a few seconds.

I decided to exclude the most graphic pictures of the hyena ripping the lion's jaw. 
It's on my site in the gallery if you want to see it as part of the set.

Nikon Z5 28-300mm1/2000 f5.6 150mm iso 400

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Lens: VR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G
ISO: 400
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Captured: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:26am
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON Z 5
Lens: VR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G
ISO: 400
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Captured: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:26am
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON Z 5
Lens: VR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G
ISO: 400
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Captured: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:26am


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4 months 2 weeks ago #759426 by Kenta
You mean the hyena actually won against the lions?  


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4 months 2 weeks ago #759451 by Wyrick Photography
Talk about the action!  :judge: :judge:

Where is the rest of the shots?  I didn't see them? 

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4 months 2 weeks ago #759461 by bryanpereira

Kenta wrote: You mean the hyena actually won against the lions?  


He got away so I would put that as a win


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4 months 2 weeks ago #759462 by bryanpereira

Wyrick Photography wrote: Talk about the action!  :judge: :judge:

Where is the rest of the shots?  I didn't see them? 


towards the bottom of the page
https://www.exposuretours.com/gallery/


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4 months 2 weeks ago #759471 by GodsCreation
Wow. That's one lucky hyena :ohmy:


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4 months 2 weeks ago #759474 by bryanpereira

GodsCreation wrote: Wow. That's one lucky hyena :ohmy:

certainly was!


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4 months 2 weeks ago #759477 by Stanly
Curious though, I thought hyenas fought in packs?  

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4 months 2 weeks ago #759487 by Carry
Oh, absolutely! Hyenas are well-known for their pack behavior, especially when it comes to hunting and fighting. They live in large social groups called clans (go figure right), which can have up to 80 members. When they hunt or confront other predators, like lions, they rely on their strength in numbers. This pack mentality is not just about overpowering their prey or rivals, but also plays a key role in their complex social structure. So talk about being lucky here!


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4 months 2 weeks ago #759502 by Hassner
Great catch!


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4 months 2 weeks ago #759504 by bryanpereira

Stanly wrote: Curious though, I thought hyenas fought in packs?  


Hyenas are quite strange/funny, They dont really stick up for each other like a buffalo, elephants, etc. So they wouldnt come to help one another, if anything they would let the lions take one hyena so they could steal the kill unguarded. If a hyena come across a kill and doesnt alert others with his call they can be a fight once they come to the area


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4 months 1 week ago #759524 by KENT MELTON
You are right in on all the action.  Intense photography! :beerbang:  Out of all the African animals, the one that has a sound that drives me up the wall is the hyena.  When I watch Nat Geo or Discovery channel, I'll mute the TV when these dogs start doing their yelping.  :rofl:


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4 months 1 week ago #759561 by Greg Friedman
Damn dude, crazy action!  


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4 months 1 week ago #759630 by Fran Welch
Another amazing photo.  How long are your days out there?  Must be so unpredictable at times? 


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4 months 1 week ago #759654 by Ira Weber
If this played out differently would the lions have eaten the hyena?  


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