This young hippo bull probably died of his wounds from fighting with another bull. They are seriously territorial and with those huge teeth of theirs often inflict fatal wounds.
Hyaenas are one of the only predators that can make inroads through that inch thick hippo hide. And with a pack as large as this one they soon made short work of the carcass only leaving a few of the larger leg bones and very little meat for the many waiting vultures.
I had another great day in Colorado! Clay pigeon shooting, kayaking, Go-kart racing (actually more like Go-kart bashing) and a good long mountain bike ride.
And of course I love horses! Especially seeing them running free in a big herd like this is just so stunning.
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