Monday, 9 July 2012

Hyena

Hyena

Hyena (family Hyaenidae), also spelled hyaena , any of three species of coarse-furred, doglike carnivores found in Asia and Africa and noted for their scavenging habits. Hyenas have long forelegs and a powerful neck and shoulders for dismembering and carrying prey. Hyenas are tireless trotters with excellent sight, hearing, and smell for locating carrion, and they are proficient hunters as well. All hyenas are more or less nocturnal.Intelligent, curious, and opportunistic in matters of diet, hyenas frequently come into contact with humans.

Hyena

Hyena

Hyena

Hyena

Hyena

Hyena

Hyena

Hyena

Hyena

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