Spotted hyenas are scientifically known as “crocuta crocuta” and are among the most impressing attractions that are always encountered on our “Safaris.”
The spotted hyena prefers to live in the rolling savannah landscapes of Uganda among which include the National Parks that fall under the Vegetation category.
Spotted hyena is known to be the only member of the genus crocuta which is a laughing hyena and it exists in Uganda where it is visited on safaris in Uganda and other parts of Southern Sahara.
The spotted hyena is given by the international union for the conservation of Nature as the least concerned due to its extensive distribution with counts of 27,000-47,000 although these numbers are decreasing due to habitat loss.
The spotted hyena species are thought to have originated from Asia and were densely present in the parts of Europe.
The spotted hyena is considered as the largest of all “Hyaenidae” and its difference from others is drawn by vaguely bear like build, spotted pelt rounded ears, fewer nipples, prominent mane, pseudo penis among females and the dual purpose dentition.
The funny thing about the spotted Hyena is that it does not possess the external vaginal opening.
The spotted hyena tends to dwell in extensive group sizes than the other carnivore members. However, one should note that the big sizes of the groups do not come with cohesiveness but come with competition. The accessing of food and mate is all about racing and as a result, the males tend to maintain dominancy and never mind about the young ones as it is the responsibility of the females.
They are considered to be successful creatures due to their ability to thrive in large numbers in Africa. They are capable of hunting and scavenging and with the capacity to swallow and digest bones, skin or any other animal product.
As a result, spotted hyenas are considered to be making effective use of animal matter than any carnivore.
In Uganda, the spotted Hyena can be encountered in the National Parks of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park.
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