मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

become old. They fear for heavy winds, hot Sun and heavy rains.
in their old age. Their roar, temper, and strength are reduced.
Their age is limited to 16 years. They are capturable by means of
noose and not by means of weapons. In their early age they are easily
capturable especially in winter season as their temperment will be
less. They must be trained when they are young and tender. They
never yield to good and smooth words.
3rd GROUP.
DESCRIPTION OF HYENAS.
[1st variety of HYENAS]
(TARAKSHU)
There are 2 kinds of Hyenas. They resemble tigers in strength
and terribleness. They are low breeded ones. Their youth begins in
their 6th year as lions and tigers. Their nature is dull and temper
bad. They are blackish red in colour, and a little shorter than the
tigers. Some have black spots on their bodies. They run so swiftly
like an arrow. Their bodies are covered with long and rough hair.
They have short feet and claws. Their necks are white in colour.
Their heads would be bent down when they stand. Their tails are
stout. They run very speedily when they become angry. They are
fond of human flesh. They kill deer and other animals very easily.
After they are fully satisfied with eating flesh, they sleep in nights.
After their hunger is passified, foam comes out of their mouth.
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