Hyaena brunnea
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of hyena: "hyaena brunnea" is the scientific name for the brown hyena, a specific species of hyena found primarily in southern Africa. It is a carnivorous mammal known for its scavenging behavior and distinctive brown shaggy coat.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The hyaena brunnea is less common than the spotted hyena. (The brown hyena is less common than the spotted hyena.)
- Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the hyaena brunnea. (Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the brown hyena.)
Advanced Usage
- Scientific context: The term "hyaena brunnea" is primarily used in zoological, biological, and conservation contexts to refer precisely to this species, distinguishing it from others like (spotted hyena).
- The study focused on the foraging habits of Hyaena brunnea. (The study focused on the foraging habits of the brown hyena.)
Variants and Related Words
- Brown hyena (n): The common English name for .
- We observed a brown hyena at the waterhole. (We observed a brown hyena at the waterhole.)
- Parahyaena brunnea (n): An alternative scientific genus classification sometimes used.
- Some taxonomists classify the species as Parahyaena brunnea. (Some taxonomists classify the species as Parahyaena brunnea.)
Synonyms
- Brown hyena: The direct common name synonym.
- Strandwolf: A local name used in South Africa, particularly in Afrikaans.
Related Terms
- Scavenger: An organism that feeds on dead organic material, a primary ecological role of the .
- Hyena: The general family (Hyaenidae) to which this species belongs.
Noun
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of southern Africa
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