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spotted hyena

/ˈspɒtɪd haɪˈiːnə/

Traduction: Grand mammifère carnivore puissant, vivant en Afrique subsaharienne, reconnaissable à son pelage tacheté caractéristique, ses mâchoires robustes et sa structure sociale complexe organisée en clans dirigés par les femelles.

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/ˈspɒtɪd haɪˈiːnə/B2formalscientific
  • frGrand mammifère carnivore puissant, vivant en Afrique subsaharienne, reconnaissable à son pelage tacheté caractéristique, ses mâchoires robustes et sa structure sociale complexe organisée en clans dirigés par les femelles.

A large, powerful carnivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its distinctive spotted coat, strong jaws, and complex social structure in clans led by females.

  1. A species of hyenaB2formal

    A large, carnivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its spotted coat, powerful jaws, and complex social structure.

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    • The spotted hyena is often misunderstood as a scavenger, but it is also an effective hunter.
    • Spotted hyenas live in large social groups called clans.
    • The distinctive call of the spotted hyena can be heard across the savanna at night.