Carrion eater !!!!Hyenas are mammals of Africa and Asia. They look something like dogs, but they are not related to them. There are three species, or types, of hyena: spotted, striped, and brown. The spotted hyena is known for its hunting cry, which sounds like human laughter.
Hyenas are gray, brown, or yellowish. Some have stripes or spots. Their front legs are longer than their hind legs.
