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Common characteristics of hyenas
Hyenas look similar to dogs but they're actually not related. Their closest relatives are dwarf mongooses and civets!
Their front legs are longer than their hind legs, which makes their shoulders higher than their tail and gives them a sloped back.
A hyena has messy, rough fur and a mane that stands up over its neck and back.
Hyenas can hunt, but they're
