Meet Tukio the Hyena Cub | Hattiesburg News

Meet Tukio, the newly named spotted hyena cub at the Hattiesburg Zoo, whose Swahili name means “adventure” — a perfect fit for this wild, toothy little explorer born June 7. Zoo keepers are carefully introducing him to his dad, Niru, to help the family bond, a delicate process for these smart, female-led social predators. Hyena cubs are born ready to roam — eyes open, teeth in — making Tukio a rare and thrilling sight. Visit the zoo to see Tukio and his crew in both indoor and outdoor habitats, shaded and sunlit, just like the wild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b32b94d44783186d