A spotted hyena is captured standing on a dry, earthy surface in Garun Gawa, Nigeria

A spotted hyena is captured standing on a dry, earthy surface in Garun Gawa, Nigeria. The animal is positioned facing right, with its head slightly lowered and looking forward. Its fur is tan with dark brown spots across its body, while its head and neck are grayer, ending in a dark muzzle. The ground consists of barren, light brown soil with minor debris. A small puddle reflecting a faint, indistinct structure is visible in the upper-left background. A dark, horizontal bar runs across the lower foreground of the image. No people are present.