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When: December 3, 2022

Where: Safaripark Beekse Bergen Hilvarenbeek, the Netherlands

Hyenas are definitely weird, but so adorable too

Why weird? This adult sat down, with her front paws like this. Meanwhile, the pups were constantly chasing each other 0 and this adult, actually - and grabbing hold of a piece of skin. It looked vicious, but we never did see punctured skin.

Species: Spotted or Laughing Hyena (Gevlekte of lachende hyena)

Latin name: Crocuta Crocuta

Originates from Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The female Spotted Hyena has a pseudo-penis, making it hard to determine by looking at it whether it’s a male or female.

…It is the only mammalian species to lack an external vaginal opening.

…It counts as the most social of the Carnivora, meaning that it has the largest group sizes and most complex social behaviors, with a matriarchal hierarchy.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

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Description

When: December 3, 2022

Where: Safaripark Beekse Bergen Hilvarenbeek, the Netherlands

Hyenas are definitely weird, but so adorable too

Why weird? This adult sat down, with her front paws like this. Meanwhile, the pups were constantly chasing each other 0 and this adult, actually - and grabbing hold of a piece of skin. It looked vicious, but we never did see punctured skin.

Species: Spotted or Laughing Hyena (Gevlekte of lachende hyena)

Latin name: Crocuta Crocuta

Originates from Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The female Spotted Hyena has a pseudo-penis, making it hard to determine by looking at it whether it’s a male or female.

…It is the only mammalian species to lack an external vaginal opening.

…It counts as the most social of the Carnivora, meaning that it has the largest group sizes and most complex social behaviors, with a matriarchal hierarchy.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook | Mouselemur on Vero

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-quality photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble