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يؤدي الضبع المخطط دورًا يتجاوز صورته الشائعة.. فبعيدًا عن الأنظار، يعيد البقايا العضوية إلى دورة الحياة، ويسهم في استقرار النظم البيئية. #بحياتها_نحيا The striped hyena plays an unseen role beyond its stereotype.. As a scavenger, it returns organic remains to the cycle of life and contributes to the stability...

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