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Hyena cubs are bitter enemies at birth

HYENA cubs of the same sex are born conditioned to try and kill each other - this is unique behaviour among carnivorous mammals.

The mother is still too weak after giving birth to the two young cubs to prevent them from fighting.

argestfastestsmartest.com; nationalgeographic.com; allaboutanimals.org.uk

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