Did you know hyenas used to live in Ireland? Laugh along with us as we learn more about these predators from Ireland's prehistoric past.

Say hello to the spotted hyena in a short video and learn about how they went extinct in Ireland. Then when your done, grab your colouring pencils to create the most hilarious hyena you can with our colouring sheet.

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How did the Hyena go extinct in Ireland?

Most of us associate hyenas with the African continent so it may be a surprise to know hyenas once lived on our island. Find out how we know this and how hyenas went extinct in this short video with Irish Sign Language (ISL)
 
 

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Hilarious Hyenas

Hyenas are known for their laugh like calls that they make. See if you can give yourself the giggles by coluring in this hyena. Will you make yours bright orange or bubblegum pink? Don't forget its spots!

Hyena Colouring Sheet

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Come Visit Us!

Would you like to see the hyena jaw bone in real life? You can at the Dead Zoo Lab!

The Dead Zoo Lab is located in the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks in the Riding School and is wheelchair accessible. For opening hours and more information about visiting us, see here: Visitor Information
 

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