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Animal Qualities

Social power

Crack the leftovers.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

2 species

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Spotted Hyena

Species principle: Bone Economy

Crack the leftovers.

Resourcefulness turns what remains into real nourishment.

Spotted Hyenas have powerful jaws and digestive systems capable of processing bone, and they hunt and scavenge in complex social clans.

Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Western Lowland Gorilla

Species principle: Gentle Strength

Protect with strength.

Great power is most complete when it knows what it protects.

Western Lowland Gorillas live in social groups often led by a silverback male who mediates, protects, displays, and guides group movement while feeding mainly on plant material.

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