The scientific name for the Spotted Hyena is Crocuta crocuta.
hyaena hyaena Hyaenidae CarnivoraHyenas are of the Hyaenidae family in the order Carnivora.
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The common name for Crocuta crocuta is the spotted hyena.
The common name for the spotted hyena is simply "spotted hyena." Its scientific name is Crocuta crocuta. These hyenas are known for their distinctive spotted coat and are often recognized for their social behavior, forming large clans. They are primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa and are known for their scavenging and hunting abilities.
Spotted Hyena
Spotted Hyena
There are 4 living species of hyena and they are named as follows:Striped Hyena - Hyaena hyaenaBrown Hyena - Hyaena brunnea (although formerly Parahyaena brunnea)Spotted Hyena (also called the Laughing Hyena) - Crocuta crocutaAardwolf - Proteles cristata
spotted hyena
Laughing Hyena
1. Their Swahili Name is Fisi 2. One half of a spotted hyena's head is filled with jaw muscles. 3. The baby spotted hyena is not born with spots until they are older.
Spotted hyena, brown hyena, striped hyena and aardwolf
The spotted hyena belongs to the genus: Paracrocuta.