Its called the Spotted Hyaena
The common name for Crocuta crocuta is the spotted hyena.
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Spotted Hyena
hyaena hyaena Hyaenidae CarnivoraHyenas are of the Hyaenidae family in the order Carnivora.
The scientific name for the Spotted Hyena is Crocuta crocuta.
The following hyenas are the extant (living) species of hyena.-Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)-Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena)-Brown Hyena (Hyaena brunnea)-Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Hyenas can be found in grasslands, woodlands, savannas, subdeserts, forest eges, and mountains!
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Crocuta spp. or Hyaena spp.
Hyena is Africa's largest carnivorous animal. They are scientifically named as Crocuta Crocuta (spotted hyena). They are usually 28 to 35 inches tall and weigh around 90 to 190 pounds. They can live up to 25 years. They are mostly found in grasslands, savannas, woodlands and sub-deserts and forests.
Hyenas are in the family Hyaenidae; there are multiple hyena species across three distinct genera within this family.