Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), or laughing hyena greeting. They have a ritualised greeting or meeting ceremony during which two individuals stand parallel and face in opposite directions. Both individuals usually lift the hind leg nearest to the other and sniff or lick the anogenital region of the other. The unique aspect of greetings between individuals is the prominent role of the erect "penis" in animals of both sexes. This is used to signal submission. Mashatu Game Reserve. Northern Tuli
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