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When: June 19, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

Striped Hyenas are truly beautiful, and when they come walking towards you it's a stunning sight Tricky though with the fencing, but I'm so pride of and happy with how this turned out

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.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more various animal photos, check out my gallery

Description

When: June 19, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

Striped Hyenas are truly beautiful, and when they come walking towards you it's a stunning sight Tricky though with the fencing, but I'm so pride of and happy with how this turned out

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.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more various animal photos, check out my gallery