They have forever been mortal enemies and never shirk the chance of a confrontation if they feel that the numbers were in their favour.
This particular afternoon I left Nossob camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and made my way north, stopping at the first waterhole. I waited for 30mins and nothing moved in the searing heat. I decided to drive further north to the Kwang Waterhole, and parked up in the shade. I was the only vehicle there and I noticed 2 young male lions on a carcass. They were too far for the 500mm even with a 2x converter, so I just watched and waited.
Suddenly from the right, 7 Hyenas appeared and made a bee-line to the 2 males, with a lot of snarling and cackling from the Hyenas, the Lions took flight and headed towards the Waterhole and right into the reach of my camera.
The first male left the hyenas and wandered on towards the waterhole. This is the second male, who was keen on seeing off the intruders
Three of the Hyenas left the carcass and followed the first male. The other 4 carried on eating
The first male turned around to face the 3 hyenas that were tailing him. Their nervous cackling continuing throughout
He was clearly not up for the fight and turned and continued walking
Meanwhile the second male started stalk the hyenas that were now between him and his brother
They continued to follow the first male
With the male in full flight, the hyenas split up and ran.
With the pesky hyena off his tail, he calmly came to drink
As if nothing had happened
Final check to make sure the Hyenas were not tailing them.
Grant Atkinson - Nice story, especially enjoyed image no 4 from the top…
cheers
Grant
Morkel Erasmus - Great sighting Wayne, gotta love it when the Kgalagadi works its magic. I also like the 4th image from the top the most.
Wayne - Cheers for stopping by Grant. Kgalagadi is a spectacular place
Wayne - Hey Morkel. It is a fantastic place. Cannot believe that I have only been once.
Anette Mossbacher - You have been lucky. I have never been yet to the Kgalagadi yet. It is on the list for next year around Easter. Hope it works out.
I really do love your first and the second last image. Just wonderful.
Ciao Anette
Wayne - Thanks Anette. Hope you make it.
it is truly a magical place and a haven for some of the best predators.