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.
14 Fascinating Spotted Hyena Facts - Fact Animal
Spotted hyenas are the largest in their family, and the ones responsible for the laughing stereotype. And laugh they should, as these are highly successful, social and intelligent animals with unique characteristics not commonly seen in modern mammals.
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 aardwolf).
Animal Guide: Spotted Hyena - PBS
Nov 4, 2008 · 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 point...
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 - 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 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is a species of hyena (or "hyaena" in British English). They are often called the laughing hyena. They are found almost everywhere in Sub-Saharan Africa. There are between 27,000 and 47,000 individuals, though their population is getting smaller in the wild. This is because of habitat loss and illegal hunting.
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...
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 edges across sub-Saharan Africa. 3) The spotted hyena’s body can grow to almost 2m long, plus a dark, bushy tail measuring 25-30cm long.
Spotted hyena found in Egypt for the first time in 5,000 years
5 days ago · A spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) has been found in South Eastern Egypt, the first recorded instance of the creature in this region for thousands of years.