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Why can hyenas be found in the Ituri Forest?
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Hyenas can be found in the Ituri Forest because the region is situated near the forest-savanna edge. This proximity allows the forest to support not only species typical of the African equatorial rainforest but also animals, such as the hyena, that are usually found in open savanna environments.1