Hyenas: Not Dogs, But Cats
Despite their dog-like appearance, hyenas are actually more closely related to cats than to dogs. They belong to the Hyaenidae family, which is part of the Feliformia, a subgroup of carnivores related to felines. This might come as a surprise to many who assume their resemblance to dogs places them in the Canidae family. Hyenas exhibit unique physical traits, such as their sloped back and round, compact ears, making them easy to recognize. Among the four species of hyenas, the spotted hyena is the largest and most studied.
Despite their dog-like appearance, hyenas are actually more closely related to cats than to dogs. They belong to the Hyaenidae family, which is part of the Feliformia, a subgroup of carnivores related to felines. This might come as a surprise to many who assume their resemblance to dogs places them in the Canidae family. Hyenas exhibit unique physical traits, such as their sloped back and round, compact ears, making them easy to recognize. Among the four species of hyenas, the spotted hyena is the largest and most studied.
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