In Ilishan, Nigeria, a close-up, high-angle shot captures a dark-skinned individual interacting with a large striped hyena

In Ilishan, Nigeria, a close-up, high-angle shot captures a dark-skinned individual interacting with a large striped hyena. The person, whose shaved head and left ear are prominent in the upper left, leans forward with their face positioned near the animal's widely agape mouth. Two dark-skinned hands, one wearing a gold-colored ring on the right index finger, firmly hold open the hyena's jaws, exposing its powerful teeth, including sharp canines and visible molars, along with its pink tongue and ribbed palate. The hyena's fur displays a distinctive brown and black brindle pattern, and a segment of a green collar or leash is visible around its neck. The background is an indistinct, light brown or beige, likely sandy or dirt ground, suggesting an outdoor environment.