Hyena - Wikipedia The four extant species are the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena), the brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea), the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), and the aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Hyena | African Mammal, Social Behavior Adaptations | Britannica 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
ADW: Hyaena hyaena: INFORMATION Height: 65-80 cm The average length of the striped hyena from head to tail is one meter Males and females do not differ in average height or length, but males do tend to be slightly heavier They are a long-haired hyena with large, pointed ears
Hyaenidae - PMC Brown hyenas are nocturnal, solitary animals that travel 25 to 40 kilometers (km) per night in search of food They live in small clans composed of several females, males, and offspring Clans are rather female bonded, and females are believed to be related (Wiesel, personal communication)
15 Wild Hyena Facts - Fact Animal There are 4 species of hyena all from different genus – the striped hyena, the brown hyena, the spotted hyena, and the aardwolf They can be found in Africa, the Middle East and Asia and live in savannas, grasslands, and woodlands depending on their food source
Hyaenas (Hyaenidae) - Know Your Mammals Hyaenas belong to the family Hyaenidae, which includes four species: the spotted hyaena, brown hyaena, striped hyaena, and the aardwolf Often associated with scavenging, hyaenas are skilled hunters and are integral to the balance of the ecosystems they inhabit
Hyena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Furthermore, the living brown hyena and its closest extinct relatives are not included in the genus Pachycrocuta, but in the genus Hyaena The Protelinae (Aardwolves) are not treated as a separate subfamily, but included in the Hyaeninae
Hyaenas - Overview - Better Planet Education Hyaenas - Overview - Although somewhat dog-like in appearance, the hyaenas are placed in a family of their own and are more closely related to cats than dogs!
Striped hyena - Wikipedia The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a species of hyena native to North and East Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent It is the only extant species in the genus Hyaena
4 Types of Hyenas: Facts and Photos - TRVST Hyenas are wild animals with a unique appearance Their fur ranges from shades of brown to grey, and they can have stripes or spots Moreover, they have a large head with broad jaws, some of the strongest in the animal kingdom