1. Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta): Spotted hyenas are highly social carnivores famously recognized for their scavenging behavior. They are found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Hyenas are opportunistic feeders and consume a wide range of food, including carcasses left behind by predators, animal remains, and even garbage. They are capable of crushing bones with their powerful jaws, and their digestive systems are adapted to process tough and fibrous meat.
2. African White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus): African white-backed vultures are large birds of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa. These vultures primarily feed on carrion and play a vital role in the ecosystem as scavengers. They have excellent eyesight, allowing them to spot carcasses from afar. White-backed vultures are social birds and often congregate in large groups to feed.
3. Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer): Marabou storks are large wading birds distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa. They are renowned for their scavenging habits and feed on a variety of dead or decaying animals, including carcasses, offal, and even small vertebrates. Marabou storks have elongated necks and beaks specially adapted for probing and scavenging. They are known to congregate around carcasses alongside vultures and other scavengers.