the beauty of "ugliness": indirect answer to Kyle's Speedy

[Krawuntzel]

This is one of my favourite species; by many considered ugly

Erwin

[Shadowman]

They have a loud grunt as well. Nicely captured, my only chance to photograph has been in a zoo and I appreciated the separation.

[bnnrcn]

I agree with your title ! It is really a beauty of ugliness.

[Krawuntzel]

They have a loud grunt as well. Nicely captured, my only chance to photograph has been in a zoo and I appreciated the separation.

I do not think they are grunting; they sing!! Besides that, they are "cowards" when meeting humans.
And thanks to Binnur.
Erwin

[IzzieK]

Can I say beautiful ugliness...Timon!

[JBW]

Might I suggest the term 'ugly' between species just doesn't apply? They are what they are and we are what we are.

In any case that is one heck of a shot!

[NorthernFocus]

I'm in the ugly camp. And not only is it ugly, it has yellow teeth and their vocalizations are downright creepy.

[Stagecoach]

Maybe 3 out of 10 on the 'cute' scale but a good shot of him.

[Barbara Ponder]

I bet his Mama thinks he's cute Nice shot!

[Krawuntzel]

Might I suggest the term 'ugly' between species just doesn't apply? They are what they are and we are what we are.

Hello Brian
I do agree, that too often human traits are used in description of animals. I personally do like hyenas a lot. And their sounds are the "lullaby of Serengeti" for me.
Thanks to Barbara, Grahame, Dan and Izzie for commenting.
Erwin