- Spotted hyena - Wikipedia
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena, [3] is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to sub-Saharan Africa
- Crocuta crocuta (spotted hyena) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web - ADW
Crocuta crocuta is common in many types of open, dry habitat including semi-desert, savannah, acacia bush, and mountainous forest The species becomes increasingly less common in dense forested habitat and is less common than Hyaena hyaena and Parahyaena brunnea in desert habitats
- Spotted Hyena - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
A highly misunderstood animal, the Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) has the reputation of being cowardly and sly, but it is actually a fascinating and intelligent creature with a very interesting social system
- Spotted Hyena: Facts, Behavior, and Ecosystem Role- World Deer
The Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta), often misunderstood and misrepresented, is one of the most fascinating animals in the African savannah Commonly perceived as mere scavengers, these formidable creatures are, in fact, skilled hunters and play a vital role in their ecosystems
- Crocuta crocuta (Carnivora: Hyaenidae) | Mammalian Species | Oxford . . .
Crocuta crocuta (Erxleben, 1777), the spotted hyena, is a large, widespread, terrestrial carnivore with a female-dominant social system It ranges from about 17°N to 28°S and lives in diverse habitats from savannas to swamps (but not rain forests) and up to 4,000 m in elevation
- Spotted Hyena - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
It may look like a dog, but the spotted hyena is more closely related to cats, civets, and genets Also called the laughing hyena, the spotted hyena is a strong, capable hunter It is the largest member of the hyena family (other members are the striped hyena, brown hyena, and aardwolf)
- LibGuides: Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) Fact Sheet: Summary
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- 33 Wild Spotted Hyena Facts (Crocuta crocuta) Diet, Cubs…
Want to learn more about spotted hyenas? In this post, you’ll learn 33 spotted hyena facts, including: Are they related to dogs? Do they really laugh? Are they dangerous or friendly? This post provides you answers to these questions plus lots more surprising guides to spotted hyenas
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