Beverly Joubert Instagram – “The summer months in northern Botswana can be sweltering with temperatures that soar over 40° celsius. Even Africa’s most resilient animals feel the heat. This spotted hyena took a moment to sink into the cooling waters of one of the Okavango’s many water channels to escape the searing midday heat. I was able to get eye level with her as she submerged most of her body leaving just her head peeking out, her reflection perfectly mirrored in the glass-like water.
Hyenas are often maligned and misunderstood, disregarded by many as lowly scavengers that skulk in the shadow of apex predators like lions. In truth, these cunning carnivores are accomplished hunters capable of tackling large prey in coordinated hunts. Through ongoing, careful research into their fascinating lives, we’re beginning to truly appreciate the hyena’s complex social makeup, physical strength and endurance, and impressive intelligence.” – @beverlyjoubert
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