The fresh tracks left by a Spotted Hyena that had prowled through camp during the night. Their spoor is very dog-like and the marks left by the claws

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The fresh tracks left by a Spotted Hyena that had prowled through camp during the night. Their spoor is very dog-like and the marks left by the non-retractable claws are clearly visible

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Size: 6200px × 4206px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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