A large, heavily pregnant Spotted Hyena cools off in a roadside puddle from a recent heavy rain,

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hyena cooling off in run-off pool

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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