A Spotted Hyena cools off in a rain puddle on the road side before returning to the communal den area after a nights roaming in search of food.

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Size: 5000px × 3707px
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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