THE HY AN».

‘Tue ferocious Hyzna bears some re-
semblance to a large dog. The common
or Striped Hyzena, is found in Western
Asia. It is of a brownish-gray color, and
marked with bands of dark brown. The
hair upon the back is thick and strong,
forming a sort of mane. These animals
are very bold and rapacious. They will
kill dogs and asses, even within the en-
closures of houses, and never fail to col-
lect where dead beasts of any kind are
placed; nor are they much alarmed at
the report of fire-arms. If one of their
number is wounded, they instantly tear

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