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Hyenas are neither canine nor feline. They belong to their own family, the Hyaenidae, which includes the three species of hyena (spotted, striped and brown), and their relative, the aardwolf. The Hyaenidae family is placed on the Feliformia (cat-like) branch of the order Carnivora, along with the families Felidae (cats), Viverridae (civets) and Herpestidae (mongooses). Hyenas are therefore more closely related to cats than to dogs, since the dog family, Canidae, is placed on the Caniformia (dog-like) branch of the order Carnivora, together with the families Mustelidae (weasels), Procyonidae (raccoons), Ursidae (bears), Otariidae (eared seals), and Phocidae (true seals). The dog-like appearance of hyenas is due to convergent evolution - the process by which different species evolve similar solutions to similar problems.
While Hyenas are not technically felines, they are classified as being feliformia meaning "cat-like". Hyenas are classified this why because they have double chambered auditory bullae, which means that the bony capsule containing the inner and middle ear is double layered rather than single layered as is the case with caniforms. Feliforms also tend to have fewer teeth, shorter snouts, specialized cranassials (the premolars used to shear flesh), and retractable or semi-retractable claws.
Hyenas are not part of the cat family.
Hyena are the animals of the family Hyaenidae of suborder feliforms of the Carnivora. It is the fourth smallest biological family in the Carnivora (consisting of four species), and one of the smallest in the mammalia.
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What other animals eat felines in the wild?
Larger predators such as lions, hyenas, and crocodiles may prey on felines in the wild. Additionally, birds of prey like eagles and owls have been known to prey on smaller felines.
What are the enemies of an Asian Leopard Cat?
their enemies are hyenas,lions,elephants and rhinos
Can a alphamale when against a pack of hyena?
There are no alpha male hyenas as in terms of canines or felines. Hyenas have a matriarchal society (like elephants). So, the males would be submissive to the clan mother. Even if they did fight the clan the results would not be in favour of success.
Are hyenas related to caninnes or felines?
They belong to the suborder 'feliformia', cat-like mammals. and are genetically closer to civets, mongoose and true cats, than the canine branch of the carnivore order.
Are felines omnivores or carnivores?
Felines are strict carnivores.
Is an alligator a strong felines?
No. Alligators are reptiles, not felines.
What are the release dates for Dream On - 1990 Felines--- Nothing More Than Felines 4-24?
Dream On - 1990 Felines--- Nothing More Than Felines 4-24 was released on: USA: 23 March 1994
How are arctic foxes similar and different from other felines?
For a start, they are not felines. The fox is a member of the Canidae family, along with wolves, dogs and jackals. Felines are cats.
What are felines?
cats = = )
Are cheetahs felines?
Felines means cat or cat like. Cheetahs are considered cats.
What other animals purr?
well most or all felines purr and one other species i know for sure that purr are elephants. the Indian Elephant purrs while it's feeding! Raccoons and Squirrels also purr. Bear Cubs and Hyenas also purr.
Are hyenas ugly?
no hyenas are not ugly
