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How do you spell hayinas?
The name for the dog-like (but not canine) animals is spelled "hyenas" (family Hyaenidae).
What animal family do hyenas belong to?
Hyena are the animals of the family Hyaenidae of suborder feliforms of the Carnivora. It is the fourth smallest biological family in the Carnivora (consisting of four species), and one of the smallest in the mammalia.
Are Hyenas Related To Dogs or Cats?
Neither, they belong to their own family called Hyaenidae.
Are hyenas part of Canidae?
No, they are actually part of the family, Hyaenidae
How do you translate 'Hyaenidae' and 'carnivora'?
The word 'Hyaenidae' refers to the family to which the hyenas belong. The word 'hyena' is Greek for 'pig'. The word 'Carnivora' refers to the order to which the hyena family belongs. It means 'flesh-eaters'.
Which animals hunt their prey at dusk?
the animals that hunt their prey at dusk are: wolvesAardwolf and Hyenas: Hyaenidae - Spotted Hyena (crocuta Crocuta Read more: Aardwolf hyenas hyaenidae
What species is the hyena in?
Hyenas are in the family Hyaenidae; there are multiple hyena species across three distinct genera within this family.
What is the Latin name for the hyena?
Hyenas are in the family Hyaenidae; there are multiple hyena species across three distinct genera within this family.
Is a hyena the biggest cat in the world?
The hyena species are not members of the cat family. It is a member of the family Hyaenidae of the feliform suborder of the Carnivora.
Is the hyena in the dog family?
No.Hyena are the animals of the family Hyaenidae of suborder feliforms of the Carnivora. It is the fourth smallest biological family in the Carnivora (consisting of four species), and one of the smallest in the mammalia.
Is the hyena related to the mongoose?
The Helogale pervula (common dwarf mongoose) is closely related to the family Hyaenidae (hyenas)
What eaxctly is a hyena is it in the bear family?
Hyenas are mammals of the Carnivora order. They belong to their own family, Hyaenidae. Hyaenidae is part of the suborder called Feliformia, cat-like carnivores, which civets, mongoose and true cats also belong to. Bears on the other hand are on the canine side of the carnivore order.
