Hyenas

Where Do Hyenas Live?

Although hyenas are phylogenetically closest to related cats, dogs share many behavioral and morphological features. Over time, several genera of hyenas alternated, but most of them became extinct. Today, only four species remain, making it the least common family of mammals. Despite their low diversity, hyenas are unique and an important part of ecosystems in …

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What Do Hyenas Eat?

Although phylogenetically more closely related to cats and viverrides, in some aspects of behavior and morphology, hyenas resemble canine beasts, such as hunting and feeding. With only four extant species (each in its own genus), it is one of the smallest biological families within the mammalian class. Despite their low diversity, hyenas are a unique …

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