Laughing Hyena or Spotted hyena
The spotted hyena, also known as the laughing hyena, is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Hyenas are famous for their scavenging abilities, but the Spotted Hyena is in fact a strong hunter too. Spotted Hyenas hold a bite so powerful that it can crush a giraffe’s bones!
The Spotted Hyena is the largest of the hyena family which also includes the brown hyena, the striped hyena, and the aardwolf. They have an unusual appearance due to their long powerful neck, uneven leg length (front legs are longer), and short thick yellow-grey fur which is covered in a spot pattern. A short mane of hair stands upright on the Spotted Hyenas back, creating a “Mohican” hairstyle for the hunter!
Laughing Hyena or Spotted hyena
The spotted hyena, also known as the laughing hyena, is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Hyenas are famous for their scavenging abilities, but the Spotted Hyena is in fact a strong hunter too. Spotted Hyenas hold a bite so powerful that it can crush a giraffe’s bones!
The Spotted Hyena is the largest of the hyena family which also includes the brown hyena, the striped hyena, and the aardwolf. They have an unusual appearance due to their long powerful neck, uneven leg length (front legs are longer), and short thick yellow-grey fur which is covered in a spot pattern. A short mane of hair stands upright on the Spotted Hyenas back, creating a “Mohican” hairstyle for the hunter!