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hyena A hyena is a furry animal with long front legs and shorter back legs. Hyenas look a little like wild dogs, but they are not friendly like dogs. They are smart and very good at hunting. They hunt other animals at night for food, and they also eat animals that have already been killed by other animals. Hyenas live in Africa and in some parts of Asia.
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