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Photo taken in May, 2013 @ ZieZoo, The Netherlands

The Striped Hyena has fast become a very special animal to me. This has been the first and only zoo so far, where I've seen this most peculair animal.
It is weird and beautiful all at the same time, in so many ways. It's hound-like snout that resembles that of an African Wild Dog. The big ears and leathery look so like those of a Bat, and the long hairs on the back that will rise when it feels threatened not unlike a Porcupine.
They're shy, and seem to cower away when you get to close, but at the same time, I've seen them hold their ground and wait, looking most impressive.

Species: Striped Hyena (Gestreepte Hyena)
Latin name: Hyaena Hyaena
Originates from North and East Africa, the middle East and Central Asia.
Current status: Near Threatened
Did you know:
…The Striped Hyena is known to kill its own prey, and on rare occasions, attack humans.
…They are a monogamous pair, in which both male and female take part in raising the cubs.
…It’s a nocturnal animal, typically only emerging in complete darkness, and tends to quickly return to its lair at sunrise.
…Some people regard it as cowardly, for feigning death when attacked, but they’re also known to stand their ground against larger predators such as Leopards, in disputes over food.
…In Middle Eastern folklore, the Striped Hyena is often the symbol for stupidity and treachery, and becomes the physical incarnation of jinns.
…It is the national animal of Lebanon.

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Image size
3543x3222px 1.73 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Shutter Speed
1/125 second
Aperture
F/5.0
Focal Length
36 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
May 18, 2013, 3:57:37 PM
Sensor Size
5mm
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hubertberrum's avatar
A beautiful creature