Near threatened

Brown Hyena

Hyaena brunnea

Brown Hyena

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“Contrary to popular belief, these hyenas don’t laugh. These hyenas are the second-largest hyena species. Brown hyenas can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. Like all hyena species, brown hyenas have incredibly tough digestive systems and can eat almost anything.

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Carnivora

FAMILY

Hyaenidae

GENUS

Hyaena

Location

Southern Africa

Mammal

Omnivore

Habitat

Savanna, Shrubland, Grassland, Wetlands (inland), Rocky areas, Desert, Marine Intertidal, Marine Coastal/Supratidal, Artificial/Terrestrial

Food

Meat Carcasses

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction

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