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Hyena PicturesThe hyena pictures on this page are all of the Spotted Hyena (crocuta crocuta) and were taken in South Africa's Kruger National Park.The more reclusive Brown Hyena (hyaena brunnea) has a longer, shaggier coat and more pointed ears than its spotted relative. The spotted hyenas in the Kruger National Park are accustomed to vehicles and certainly not reclusive. They often make their dens in culverts under the road, so it's not unusual to see a hyena family at close range when they emerge from the den to watch the tourists driving by. |
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Camera Equipment Tips:
This means a telephoto zoom lens in the 70-210mm or 70-300mm range is ideal for taking hyena pictures, giving options of group shots to portraits. If you're using a digital SLR like a Canon 400D/30D or Nikon D40/D80 with a built-in "crop factor" you may find at 70mm focal length you can't get enough of your subject in the frame, so will need to switch to a standard zoom in the 35-70mm range. Digital cameras with fixed 10x or 12x zooms - like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50, Canon Powershot S5 IS or Sony DSC-H2 - are ideal as you've got options from wide angle right through to long telephoto. Try to use a combination of wide aperture (F2.8 to F4) with a fast shutter speed as this will offset camera shake and help throw the background out of focus. Don't Chance Your Arm!
While a lion or leopard is unlikely to enter your safari tent, hyenas have been known to take a bite out of sleeping tourists. So wherever your African safari may take you - whether it's a luxury game lodge or a humble camp site - it's common sense to treat all wildlife with caution and respect. They are, after all, "wild" animals. To find out more about these fascinating animals, try the search box below: Return to top of Hyena Pictures |
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