SOUTH LUANGWA – SPOTTED HYENA KILL (GRAPHIC)

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Just prior to sunset, we came across three spotted hyenas who had an impala carcass and were happily devouring it. Hyenas are highly opportunistic scavengers so its probable that the impala was stolen from some wild dogs or perhaps a leopard. Light … Continue reading

SPOTTED HYENA – SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

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Three lone spotted hyenas we encountered at different times during day 2. One of the hyenas had clearly just fed due to the drying patches of blood around its head. Hyenas have very powerful jaws and prey is fully ingested apart from … Continue reading

GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKERS

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A male and female Great Spotted Woodpecker returning incessantly to their nest to feed their young. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2022]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner … Continue reading

GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER

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A single shot of a female great spotted woodpecker

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Great Spotted Woodpecker

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A great spotted woodpecker multitasking.  Feeding and gymnastics in perfect unison. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2020]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and … Continue reading