Hyena

The Hebrew term for hyena is tzavua meaning “coloured” or patterned”, which is a good description of both the striped and spotted varieties of the hyena. The hyena has a large head, a mane running down its back, and its front legs are longer than its back legs, giving it a peculiar loping gait…

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