hyaenidae
Science, Biology, Flora and Fauna, Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, Hyaenidae
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- Description, taxonomy and a little evolutionary history of the hyena family. Links lead to individual pages for the three living genera of hyenas.
- A hyena photo gallery and some limited information.
- Facts and photos of spotted and brown hyenas, and aardwolves. Also features information about evolution and folklore.
- Physical appearance, distribution, behavior, diet, and breeding of this species. Includes a photo.
- Article on the "masculinized" female spotted hyena, and how this strange anatomy both helps and hinders her ability to raise cubs.
- Digital Morphology account of the spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta, featuring CT-generated animations of the skull and commentary by Dr. Pamela Owen.
- Anatomy, behavior and taxonomy of hyenas, from the Animal Diversity Web on the University of Michigan's Museum of Zoology site. Has links to pages for each individual species of hyaenid.
- Guide to behavior, biology, and relations with other species, plus pictures and conservation information.
- Website for project dedicated to studying and protecting spotted hyenas. Extensive information is given on the hyena's classification, biology, social structure, habitat, distribution and behaviour.
- A webring devoted to consolidating web information about hyenas.
- General information about this family and facts on the Spotted Hyena.
- Excerpted from the illustrated book Animals of Africa.
- Information about appearance, tracks, dung, and behavior.
- Information, art, and other things concerning Pallas' cats and striped hyenas.
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