Hyena Relative That Comes Early in Dictionary
Puzzle 9 of Predators Hard Pack
Question is: Hyena Relative That Comes Early in Dictionary
and the answer is: AARDWOLF
Word Meaning:
AARDWOLF — A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal (Proteles cristatus), having yellowish fur with vertical black stripes, and a long mane down the midline of the neck and back; it is related to and resembles the hyena, and is native to eastern and southern Africa.
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