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The animal park and Terra Natura Murcia nature has received only two specimens of striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) can be seen in Spain.
This pair is in excellent condition and can be accessed by clients of the park, a fact in our country exceptional and rare in European zoos.
The couple of hyenas, which has given them the name of Punto y Raya is in the facility in which the four living spotted hyenas, though separated from them.
The striped hyena is a protected species that is rarely seen in zoos.
In Spain there are only copies of Terra Natura Murcia and in total number about 40 in zoos across the continent.
This species of hyena known for being a bit smaller than her classmates spotted hyenas, measuring about 120 centimeters and 55 kilos in weight.
His coat is long with black vertical stripes and have a mane head to tail in white.
Their diet is strictly carnivorous.
The striped hyena inhabits both Africa and Asia, and although it suffers extinction is protected.
This species is notable for rival animals like lions or tigers prey despite its inferiority tamaño.Murcia, May 16, 2014
Source: Agencias
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