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Spotted Hyena in Egypt

February 5 , 2025 14 hrs 0 min 19 0
  • The Egyptian researchers have discovered a spotted hyena (Crocutta crocutta) appeared in southern Egypt after 5,000 years.
  • The spotted hyena became extinct in Egypt 5,000 years ago.
  • Two other hyena species -- the striped hyena and the aardwolf -- can be found in Egypt.
  • Warthogs and zebras also disappeared from Egypt at this time.

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