hyena
Example Sentences
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He told French media in June 2021 that he was "honoured" to be given this title because there were so many "mad hyenas attacking China".
From BBC
There were high densities—five per 100 square kilometers—not just of leopards but also of hyenas, carnivores just as large.
From Scientific American
Kremlev said officials who backed a boycott were “worse than hyenas and jackals.”
From Washington Times
Along the way they battle hungry hyenas and snowstorms, protecting the cooing baby bear so they can complete their quest.
From New York Times
It’s like a baby lion in the reeds proudly squeaking out baby roars that chase off the pack of hyenas — oblivious to his giant, fearsome mother quietly crouched behind him.
From Washington Times
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