Striped Hyenas Don’t Have Magical Powers, But Their Disappearing Act Is Real

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By onEarthJan 25, 2018, 8:58 am282 pts
By Jason Bittel The striped hyena gets a bad rap. Not only does much of the world mistake it for its cousin, the spotted hyena—which The Lion King taught us to despise—but its shaggy coat, skittish nature and nocturnal lifestyle have all contributed to the idea that this creature is spooky at best. And at…

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