Stats

Lifespan

12-20 yrs

Size

Large

Diet

Carnivore

Activity

Nocturnal

Social

Clan

Biome

Savanna and grassland

Range

Sub-Saharan Africa

Movement

Running

Breeding

Live Birth

Defense

Speed

Status

Uncommon

About

Spotted hyenas, also known as the laughing hyena, are large mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa. Females have a pseudo-penis and lack an external vaginal opening.

Life cycle

1. 1.
   newborn

   A live-born newborn nurses on its mother's milk and depends on her for warmth and protection.
2. 2.
   juvenile

   A weaned juvenile begins eating solid food and learning from its parents or group.
3. 3.
   adult

   Fully grown at adult size.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Carnivora

Family

Hyaenidae

Genus

Crocuta

Species

Crocuta crocuta