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... hyenas carried away the remains . The spotted hyena also provide lions with meals , partic- ularly on the plains . Hyenas are rather unprepossessing creatures . When disturbed they slouch off , tails tucked be- tween their legs ...
... hyenas carried away the remains . The spotted hyena also provide lions with meals , partic- ularly on the plains . Hyenas are rather unprepossessing creatures . When disturbed they slouch off , tails tucked be- tween their legs ...
Page 144
... hyenas . However , lions in the woodlands were able to scavenge only about one fifth of their kills , not only because hyenas were scarce there , except during the dry season , when some follow the migratory herds , but also because the ...
... hyenas . However , lions in the woodlands were able to scavenge only about one fifth of their kills , not only because hyenas were scarce there , except during the dry season , when some follow the migratory herds , but also because the ...
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... hyenas ringing the carcass with burning eyes , implacably quiet . Suddenly at 11:00 p.m. the lionesses in- tercepted some subtle signal from the hyenas , for they began to eat frantically as if anticipating the loss of their kill . And ...
... hyenas ringing the carcass with burning eyes , implacably quiet . Suddenly at 11:00 p.m. the lionesses in- tercepted some subtle signal from the hyenas , for they began to eat frantically as if anticipating the loss of their kill . And ...
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The Seasons | 3 |
Life in the Pride | 44 |
Neighborly Disputes | 92 |
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