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The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) has the strongest jaws in the animal kingdom. Of the three species of hyena in Africa, only the spotted hyena and the shy and much rarer, striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) are found in East Africa. ... You are here: South Africa / South African Wildlife / Hyena...
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Spotted Hyena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Spotted Hyena ( Crocuta crocuta ) also known as Laughing Hyena , is a carnivorous mammal of the family hyaenidae , of which it is the largest extant member. Though the species' prehistoric...
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Hyena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hyaenidae (pronounced /haɪˈɛnɨdiː/ ) is a mammalian family of order Carnivora. The Hyaenidae family, native to both African and Asian continents, consists of four living species, the Strip...
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A spotted hyena ... Spotted Hyena Profile ... African Wild Dog...
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Home Living Library Mammals Spotted Hyena ... Hyenas and Man;; Due to its ghostly whooping call and secretive nocturnal ways, the hyena is regarded as a witch or evil spirit in many African societies.
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The spotted hyena is a skillful hunter but also an opportunistic scavenger. It consumes animals of various types and sizes, carrion, bones, vegetable matter and other animals' ... Hyenas have long conflicted with human populations. African legends and folklore associate the hyena with witchcraft and the supernatural.
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Hyenas have some of the strongest jaws in the animal kingdom. With their powerful teeth and jaws and efficient digestion, the spotted hyena can utilize virtually everything on a carcass except the rumen contents and horns. ... « African Field Notes: The Crocodile | Main | African Field Notes: The Lion »...
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The spotted hyena have the female as the most dominent, with the females being bigger than the males. ... The spotted hyena grow to 36 inches tall and can weigh up to 180 lbs. They can live up to approximately 20 years in the wild and can survive in many different habitats, ... Return to: South African Animals...
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