Hyena

spotted hyena

   The hyena is a brownish gray flesh-eating animal about the size of a dog. It belongs to a distinct family which has many characteristics of the cat and the dog.
   There are several species of hyenas. The common striped hyena is native to northern Africa and southern Asia as far inland as Persia. It has long, erect ears, prominent eyes, low quarters and high shoulders, and a shaggy, bristling mane. Its teeth and paws have a tremendous strength, and are capable of breaking the bones of an ox. The hyena
has also an offensive odor.