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Spotted Hyenas: The Laughing Carnivores

Their Unique Characteristics

Distinct Appearance

Spotted hyenas, also known as laughing hyenas, are distinctive large carnivores belonging to the Hyaenidae family. Their most striking feature is their unique spotted coat, adorned with around 2000 evenly spaced oval or round, solid black spots. These spots, measuring roughly 3-5 cm (12-2 in.), create a striking pattern that distinguishes spotted hyenas from other carnivorans.