Crocuta Crocuta (Noun)
Meaning
African hyena noted for its distinctive howl.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spotted hyena, scientifically known as crocuta crocuta, is a carnivorous mammal native to Africa.
- In the savannas of Africa, the calls of the crocuta crocuta can be heard at night, sending chills down the spines of other animals.
- Researchers have been studying the social behavior of the crocuta crocuta, which is known for its complex clan dynamics.
- The distinctive howl of the crocuta crocuta is often used for long-distance communication among its kind.
- The conservation status of the crocuta crocuta is currently listed as least concern, but its populations are declining in some parts of Africa.