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A close-up photo shows spotted hyenas drinking at a pond in Kenya's Masai Mara, captured via remote-controlled robot. These adaptable predators thrive in various habitats and are Africa's most successful large predators due to their hunting flexibility and diet.

In this close-up photo captured with the help of a remote-controlled robot, spotted hyenas are seen arriving at the edge of a pond to drink at Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve. The predators thrive in a range of habitats, from deserts to forests to cities. The animals hunt day or night and eat almost anything—two of the many reasons they are Africa's most successful large predators.

Dawn Patrol

In this close-up photo captured with the help of a remote-controlled robot, spotted hyenas are seen arriving at the edge of a pond to drink at Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve. The predators thrive in a range of habitats, from deserts to forests to cities. The animals hunt day or night and eat almost anything—two of the many reasons they are Africa's most successful large predators.

Jen Guyton, Nat Geo Image Collection

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