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Mammal Least Concern

Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

About Spotted Hyena

Large carnivore known for strong jaws, social clans, and complex vocalisations.

Physical Characteristics

Powerful neck, spotted coat, sloping back, strong jaws.

Habitat

Savannas, grasslands, woodlands, rocky outcrops.

Diet

Scavenger and active hunter – feeds on carrion and hunts in packs.

Behavior

Live in clans; vocal ‘laughing’ calls; highly intelligent.

Quick Facts

Category: Mammal
Conservation Status: Least Concern

Best Viewing Times

Night or dusk; often near carcasses or waterholes.

Best Viewing Locations

Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ruaha.

Where to Find Spotted Hyena

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro, Tanzania, Arusha

UNESCO World Heritage area containing the Ngorongoro Crater.

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Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha, Tanzania, Iringa / Dodoma

Vast remote park famed for predators and large elephant herds.

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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti, Tanzania, Mara / Simiyu / Arusha

Iconic savanna park known for the Great Migration and abundant wildlife.

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