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When: September 20, 2020

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

I know we don't really photograph the Hyenas lying down, or sitting, only ever walking.

But that's okay - seeing them on the move is actually healthy I assume. And really, they do spend a lot of time resting, they just do so out of sight.

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: September 20, 2020

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

I know we don't really photograph the Hyenas lying down, or sitting, only ever walking.

But that's okay - seeing them on the move is actually healthy I assume. And really, they do spend a lot of time resting, they just do so out of sight.

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.

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite