November 15th, 2009
This week’s critter is a hyena and pup. This photo was taken in Kenya, and we stopped to watch the mother and three pups. Her burrow was right near the road. They’re not the prettiest creatures, but they are interesting to watch.
Hyenas aren’t exactly common in romantic fiction. As it happens I’ve recently read Ilona Andrews’ novella Magic Mourns (part of the Must Love Hellhounds anthology) and the hero and heroine in her story are hyena shifters.
I’ve also used hyenas as part of the plot of Romantic Interlude, the third story in my Talking Dogs series. If you’d like an armchair journey to both New Zealand and Africa then this is the story for you.
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November 15th, 2009 at 4:13 am · Link
Cool sighting and a great photo of the hyenas.
November 15th, 2009 at 5:44 am · Link
I’ve always been intrigued by hyena behavior. And I’ve always wanted to see one close up.
It surprises me that they seem to watch the passersby as the passersby watch them.
November 15th, 2009 at 5:52 am · Link
Hyenas are cool. Maybe one day, I’ll get to see them in person. *sigh*
November 15th, 2009 at 9:00 am · Link
They are fascinating animals.
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November 15th, 2009 at 9:09 am · Link
Great spot and what a wonderful trip that must have been!
November 15th, 2009 at 1:33 pm · Link
I’ve read a few books that have Hyena shifters as well as Lions, Rats and other animals. I like the new animals that are being brought out in these books. It’s neat to read them.
Wonderful picture too.
November 15th, 2009 at 3:01 pm · Link
Great pic!
November 15th, 2009 at 5:32 pm · Link
It’s a great close up shot. I’ve never seen one even in a zoo.
November 15th, 2009 at 5:35 pm · Link
They are so cute! What a cool idea as shifters too.
November 15th, 2009 at 8:25 pm · Link
That must have been an awesome trip. Love the pic.
November 15th, 2009 at 8:33 pm · Link
They were fascinating to watch, although they did smell a little. Not surprising considering what they eat!!