Family Hyaenidae (Noun)
Meaning
Hyenas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spotted hyena is a member of the family Hyaenidae, which also includes the striped hyena and the brown hyena.
- The family Hyaenidae is thought to have originated in Asia during the late Miocene epoch.
- Hyenas are carnivorous mammals that belong to the family Hyaenidae, and are known for their distinctive laugh-like calls.
- The family Hyaenidae is divided into four living species, including the spotted hyena, the striped hyena, the brown hyena, and the aardwolf.
- The family Hyaenidae has a long and complex evolutionary history, with fossil records dating back to the early Miocene epoch.