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When: December 13, 2020

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

We were busy photographing the other Hyena and as they can go inside at any time, that one woke this one up I think he/she'd been peacefully sleeping in a straw bed, but still decided to wake up and go for a late-afternoon walk. (Most animals get fed a last time near closing time.)

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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Description

When: December 13, 2020

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

We were busy photographing the other Hyena and as they can go inside at any time, that one woke this one up I think he/she'd been peacefully sleeping in a straw bed, but still decided to wake up and go for a late-afternoon walk. (Most animals get fed a last time near closing time.)

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 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

Visit our website: WIXsite

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