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Striped & Spotted Hyena
A striped hyena (top) and a spotted hyena Date: circa 1840
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1840 Hyena Hyenas Spotted Striped
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This image, dating back to circa 1840, showcases the striking contrast between a striped hyena and a spotted hyena. The top half of the photograph features a striped hyena, with its distinctive coat of alternating light and dark stripes running from its head to its tail. The lower half of the photograph reveals a spotted hyena, displaying its unique coat covered in irregularly shaped spots. Hyenas are among the most intriguing and enigmatic creatures in the African savannah. They are the largest and most powerful members of the hyaena family, with both striped and spotted hyenas found in various regions of the African continent. While they share many similarities, such as their distinctive laugh-like vocalizations and their role as scavengers and opportunistic hunters, their physical appearances set them apart. The striped hyena, also known as Crocuta crocuta, is found primarily in eastern and southern Africa. Their stripes serve as excellent camouflage, helping them blend in with the grasslands and woodlands of their habitat. In contrast, the spotted hyena, or Crocuta crocuta crocuta, is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Their spotted coats provide excellent camouflage in the open savannas and grasslands, allowing them to blend in with the dappled sunlight and shadows. Despite their differences, both hyena species play essential roles in their ecosystems as scavengers and predators. They help to keep the balance of the food chain by consuming the carcasses of dead animals and preying on smaller mammals. This photograph serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the unique adaptations that allow different species to thrive in their environments.
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