A hyena is in Africa.
It is in a clan.
The girls lead the clan.
It has a cub.
Its mouth is strong.
Its tooth is strong.
It can giggle.
Words to know
- clan: a hyena family
- cub: a young hyena
- giggle: a small laugh
Facts
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Hyena Giggles
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Sources
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