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Created page with "== Introduction == Hyenas are a unique family of carnivorous mammals known as Hyaenidae, which are native to Africa and parts of Asia. Despite their dog-like appearance, hyenas are more closely related to felines and viverrids. The family Hyaenidae is composed of four extant species: the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), the brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea), the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena), and the aardwolf (Proteles cristata). Each species exhibits distinct ecological..."