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[[File: | [[File:Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta).jpg|alt=International Hyena Day - April 27|thumb|International Hyena Day - April 27]] | ||
International Hyena Day is a day that is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about | '''International Hyena Day''' is a day that is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the hyena. It is celebrated every year on April 27. | ||
Hyenas are often portrayed in a negative light in popular culture, depicted as cowardly scavengers who steal food from other animals. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Hyenas are incredibly intelligent and adaptive animals, and play a crucial role in their ecosystem as both hunters and scavengers. | Hyenas are often portrayed in a negative light in popular culture, depicted as cowardly scavengers who steal food from other animals. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Hyenas are incredibly intelligent and adaptive animals, and play a crucial role in their ecosystem as both hunters and scavengers. | ||