Scavengers often get a bad rap — hyena giggles are nefarious, crows gather in “murders” and the naked necks of vultures speak for themselves. But the bodies of the dead don’t just disappear.

African wildlife expert Rob the Ranger documents a tense moment as a leopard skillfully evades a hyena during a safari encounter.

Hyenas are one of the most misunderstood mammals in the wild. They are often seen as dim-witted scavengers who feast only on ...