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Hyena. Aardwolf, smallest member of the Hyena family, skeleton. ( Museum of Osteology) Hyenas or hyaenas ( ⫽ haɪˈiːnəz ⫽ hi-EE-nəz; from Ancient Greek ὕαινα, hýaina) [1] are feliform carnivoran mammals belonging to the family Hyaenidae ( ⫽ haɪˈɛnɪdiː ⫽ ).
Jun 27, 2024 · Hyena, (family Hyaenidae), any of three species of coarse-furred, doglike carnivores found in Asia and Africa and noted for their scavenging habits. Hyenas have long forelegs and a powerful neck and shoulders for dismembering and carrying prey.
Although they look and behave like dogs, they are actually closer to felines (cats) in the way they groom, mate, scent and defecate and are in the suborder Feliformia. There are 4 species of hyena all from different genus – the striped hyena, the brown hyena, the spotted hyena, and the aardwolf.
Oct 7, 2023 · The Insane Biology of: The Spotted Hyena. Watch the extended interview featuring Dr. Kay Holekamp - the leading expert on spotted hyenas: https://nebula.tv/videos/fieldnotes-s......
Apr 26, 2024 · Hyena are one of the most misunderstood and under-appreciated species in the animal kingdom. Read 10 amazing facts about spotted hyena from our Wild Tomorrow South Africa Board member and hyena expert, a.k.a. “hyena man”, Axel Hunnicutt.
May 27, 2024 · A brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea) drinking water, Kalahari desert, South Africa. ©EcoPrint/Shutterstock.com. Hyaena brunnea is the scientific name for the brown hyena. Hyaena derives from the ancient Greek word “hyaina,” which evolved from “hys,” meaning hog or pig.
Everything you should know about the Hyena. The Hyena is a dog-like predator with a hunched appearance, and unique laugh-like vocalizations.
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena, is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is listed as being of least concern by the IUCN due to its widespread range and large numbers estimated between 27,000 and 47,000 individuals. [1]
Spotted hyenas are the largest of three hyena species. Brown and striped hyenas are the other two. Although hyenas appear similar to dogs, they are actually more closely related to cats.
The hyena (spelled “hyaena” in some parts of the world) is Africa’s most common large carnivore. There are three hyena species — spotted, brown, and striped. Spotted hyenas are the largest of the three.
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