@beamstudyabroad.bsky.social Many think of hyenas only as a scavenger species. However, hyena are pack hunters and will often group up with their tribe in order to take down larger prey. Though, they will scavenge when they are able to.

@beamstudyabroad.bsky.social Hippopotamus really are amazing and unique among African mammals! Unlike many African mammals, Hippos will spend most of their day submerged in various bodies of water. However, during the nighttime, they will come up to shore to feed on land.

@beamstudyabroad.bsky.social Finding a Lion can be quite difficult at times, we found that out today when one of our members spotted this beautiful male Lion hiding in the tall grass. I understand now how they could so easily sneak up on prey!

Dik-dik are very adorable and seemingly simple animals, but there is much more to them than meets the eye. They have a very unexpected patch of “crest hair” that can be raised. This is often done during territorial disputes or when threatened. @beamstudyabroad.bsky.social