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Spotted hyena

Crocuta-crocuta

Description:

this cub, like the others hyena cubs, are born black - they changing color later...Young may be born at any time of the year. The gestation period is 3-4 months, and there are usually 2 young per litter. The cubs weigh over 3 pounds at birth. They are not weaned for 12-16 months

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3 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Cutest thing ever! :)

keithp2012
keithp2012 11 years ago

Very cute!

Debbie Stewart
Debbie Stewart 11 years ago

What a lucky sighting, I have seen many Hyena but never been lucky enough to see a cute little cub. lovely photo marti

marti
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marti

Nkomazi Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Spotted on Dec 12, 2010
Submitted on Mar 6, 2013

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