
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 …
14 Fascinating Spotted Hyena Facts - Fact Animal
Spotted hyenas are the largest species of hyena. There are 4 species of hyena all from different genus – the striped hyena, the brown hyena, the spotted hyena, and the aardwolf. Spotted …
Spotted Hyena - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
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 …
Spotted Hyena - Facts, Mating, Habitat, Skull, Adaptations, Diet, …
The spotted hyenas are large carnivores that roam much of the African continent. They are able, opportunistic predators and successful scavengers who have evolved to develop very useful …
Spotted Hyena - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
Spotted hyenas are the most abundant large African predator in areas where hoofed animals are common. They are therefore a very important part of this ecosystem. A Spotted hyena will eat …
Spotted Hyena - National Geographic
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...
Spotted Hyena - National Geographic Kids
Spotted hyenas are often called laughing hyenas because of the noise they make after catching prey. Though hyenas look like large dogs, they are actually more similar to cats like lions and...
Animal Guide: Spotted Hyena | Nature - PBS
2008年11月4日 · Spotted hyenas are both the most abundant and the most successful large predator in Africa. Built for endurance, spotted hyenas often hunt in packs, chasing prey to the …
Spotted Hyena Facts! - National Geographic Kids
1) Of our planet’s four different species of hyena, the spotted hyena is the largest and most common. 2) These amazing animals inhabit savannahs, grasslands, woodlands and forest …
Spotted Hyena Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is thought to have originated somewhere in Asia and Europe a million years ago. It is the largest of the hyena species and the animal is mainly recognized …