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hy·e·na
 hyena
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a mammal with very long front legs and shorter back legs. Hyenas look something like dogs, but are more closely related to cats. They have a cry that sounds like strange human laughter. Most kinds of hyena are nocturnal. They hunt for food and also eat the remains of dead animals. Hyenas are found in Africa and Asia.
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