A hippo that died from injuries inflicted by the resident dominant bull is quickly opened up by hyenas and vultures so that the bounty of food is quic


A hippo that died from injuries inflicted by the resident dominant bull is quickly opened up by hyenas and vultures so that the bounty of food is quickly exploited


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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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