Hyena

The Hyena is a members-only land animal that was released on May 29, 2014. They were formerly available at the Diamond Shop, but returned on May 12, 2016 as a returning member animal.

Default Appearance
Hyenas appear to have a slouched back, almost like a Wolf. They have a bushy tail that is like a striped hyena's, and front legs that are longer than their hind legs. When first purchased, hyenas have blue-grayish fur, along with purple-spiked hair and a purple mane leading to their tail.

Actions
Dance: They hop up to their hind legs and lift one of their shoulders and rest their paw on their cheek. Then they 'clap' their elbow and other paw together side to side. Looks like they are doing the sprinkler.

Hop: Hops are very similar to the Wolves.

Play: They start laughing until they drop on the ground.

Sleep: They lay down with, resting their head on ground, and pointing their paws foreword. Their ears also bend over a little at the top, sort of like a puppy sleeping.

Sit: It has its two front paws out, mouth open a little, ears bending, and feet crouched in.

Trivia

 * A rumor was later spread saying the Jammers who finished the hint puzzle were able to buy them for Gems and that is why there was the glitch. However, Animal Jam Headquarters denied the rumor being true.
 * On July 9th, 2015, Animal Jam Headquarters notified all Jammers via the Jamaa Journal that they won't be available in the Diamond Shop on July 23rd, 2015.
 * Previously, Jammers were given hints and puzzles as to what this new animal might have been. On May 15, 2014, Animal Jam Headquarters confirmed that the animal will be a hyena.
 * Hyenas have their own animated video, similar to the ones the Eagles, Deer, Cheetahs, Kangaroos, Owls, Polar Bears, and Otters have, called "Ambushed".
 * Although they have the pattern of spotted hyenas, they have very long back fur and the tail of striped hyenas. Also, like a striped hyena, the tail and back mane are the same colour and look joined together.