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Mtawala

Hyena - one of the most misunderstood & under-appreciated species in the animal kingdom.

Here’s some facts to prove the point :

Loosely claimed as purely scavengers - yet they kill 70-90% of what they eat

Hyenas are one of the best mothers in the animal kingdom, investing more energy per cub than any other terrestrial carnivore.

Often cast as being foolish and dull, instead they are among the most intelligent animals in Africa with complex social behaviors with collective group problem solving skills and can even count.

One of the most powerful jaws with up to 9,000 newtons of force per bite.

Evolution is a beast which only lets only the best through the door and Hyenas sure took a red carpet through that door.

Hyenas have evolved into masters of survival, so much so, even the lion skips a heartbeat with their presence. They rule the savannah on their own terms.

‘Mtawala’ in Swahili translates to ‘Ruler’

Creator

Subodh Shetty

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A Travel photographer hailing from India and based in Dubai for the past 14 years, Subodh Shetty is a multi-disciplinary photographer. With Portraits and Street photography as the main area of focus, Subodh also associates himself with Wildlife, Astro, Drone, and Deep Space Photography. “World is my canvas and I’m nothing but a painter,” he says when asked about his multi-genre approach.

Subodh runs his travel photography company, ‘Photowalk Connect,’ in Dubai and has done over 75 Travel workshops across the globe. His works have been published in Nat Geo, Guardian, CNTraveller, Practical Photography, Nikon Asia, and more. His work has been published across 5 continents as part of the ‘Atlas of Humanity’ collective. Subodh has also done TEDx Talks in Dubai and is an affiliated photographer with Nikon.

Properties

Rights

Extended Editorial

Location

Masai Mara

Artist Name

Subodh Shetty

Genre

Wildlife

Edition

1/1

Artist

Subodh Shetty

Dimensions

3712x5568

Filetype

JPG

License

Extended Editorial

Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.

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