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When: May 31, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

Look at this cutie Spotted Hyena looking surprised at the water he jumped into all by himself. Of course, not without a good reason - there was a soggy piece of wood thrown in there, and everyone likes a wet, dripping toy

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’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: May 31, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

Look at this cutie Spotted Hyena looking surprised at the water he jumped into all by himself. Of course, not without a good reason - there was a soggy piece of wood thrown in there, and everyone likes a wet, dripping toy

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’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