striped hyena
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The striped hyena has historically been the most frequently used species.

The striped hyena and the wolf are found almost everywhere in the country.

The striped hyena has a fairly massive, but short torso set on long legs.

The striped hyena is the national animal of Lebanon.

The brown hyena's skull is larger than that of the striped hyena.

Red foxes may compete with striped hyenas on large carcasses.

Striped hyenas were recorded to kill horses and donkeys in 1950s Iraq.

The striped hyena is easily tamed and can be fully trained, particularly when young.

It is likely that striped hyenas and cheetahs once also inhabited the area.

Foxes and Striped Hyenas are present although very rare to see.

Striped hyena cubs are born with adult markings, closed eyes and small ears.

In Israel, the striped hyena feeds on garbage, carrion and fruits.

Similar interactions have been recorded between spotted and striped hyenas in the Serengeti.

The striped hyena is mentioned in the Bible.

The striped hyena is nonetheless a geographically varied animal.

These include the Persian red squirrel, four bat types, grey wolves and striped hyenas.

Among hyenas, only the spotted and striped hyena have been known to become man-eaters.

Because of its scavenging diet, the striped hyena requires more water to survive than most other carnivores.

In ordinary circumstances, striped hyenas are extremely timid around humans, though they may show bold behaviours toward people at night.

Although they kill dogs in the wild, striped hyenas raised in captivity can form bonds with them.

Then, Flint goes to India where he has to control the numbers of striped hyenas due to attacks on livestock and children.

Other predators include wolves and striped hyenas.

Striped hyenas prevail on the southern slopes of the Churia Hills.

Striped hyenas feed extensively on wolf-killed carcasses in areas where the two species interact.

The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) may also occupy the range.

Striped Hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)

The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a species of true hyena native to North and East Africa, the Caucasus, the Middle East, Middle and Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.

Hyaena is a genus comprising two of the living species of hyenas: the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) from western Asia and northern Africa and the brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea) from southern Africa.