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Hyenas - is there a way to tell females?

  • katieofoz by katieofoz

    This one looks particularly plump compared to the others I have seen. Could it be a pregnant female or just well fed?

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  • Elizabeth.Ann by Elizabeth.Ann moderator

    It may be just well fed. It is hard to tell the sex of hyenas unless the female is lactating and one can see her "udder"

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