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Though they share a dog-like appearance with their sloping backs and powerful jaws, hyenas are more closely related to mongooses and cats than to canines. The family consists of four distinct species:

The hyena is one of nature's most misunderstood and resilient carnivores. While often dismissed in popular culture as a cowardly scavenger, research from the African Wildlife Foundation reveals they are actually Africa’s most common large predator, possessing complex social structures and unmatched hunting prowess. The Four Faces of the Hyaenidae Family Though they share a dog-like appearance with their