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Spotted Hyaena

Crocuta crocuta

Photo by Karan Raghwa
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Field Notes

Description:

Fawn yellow to Grey fawn , most commonly seen hyaena . Heavily built forequarters which stands higher than the rump. Large head with prominent rounded ears and black muzzle. Spotted in Seronora area of Serengeti plains in Tanzania

Habitat:

Open and lightly wooded Savannah .

Notes:

Mother with Cub

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PublishedFebruary 21, 2013

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