In a surprising ecological discovery, a spotted hyena was found in Egypt, approximately 300 miles from its nearest known population in Sudan. This marks the first sighting of the species in Egypt in 5,000 years. The hyena was killed by local villagers protecting their livestock, leading to further investigation by zoologists. This finding raises questions about the changing environment and species migration due to climate changes, as other species like warthogs and zebras vanished over time when the region became more arid. The details were published in the journal Mammalia.
The observation of a spotted hyena crossing into Egypt marks the first record of this species in the country in 5,000 years, indicating a significant ecological event.
Abdullah Nagy expressed disbelief when first informed of the spotted hyena's presence in Egypt, questioning whether the species could truly exist in the region any longer.
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