THE SPOTTED HY^NA 



and of a soiled yellow ; and numbers of the animals 

 are more or less mangy-looking. 



The Spotted Hyaena is so-called because of the 

 numerous black or dark brown, more or less round 

 spots, which cover the entire back and sides. These 

 spots vary a good deal in colour, arrangement, and 

 distinctness. 



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