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Spotted hyenas can digest things that most other animals cannot, including skin, hooves, bone, and teeth.
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Their strong teeth allow them to crunch down on tough matter like bone while special stomach acids allow them to break down these unique food sources effectively.
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And although hyenas cannot digest horns or hair, they are known to eat them anyway.
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