Spotted Hyaena

Unlike the aardwolf which has five toes, the spotted hyaena has four digits on each foot with short, non-retractable claws and broad toe pads.

Unlike the aardwolf (Proteles cristata) which has five toes, the spotted hyaena has four digits on each foot with short, non-retractable claws and broad toe pads.


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Sources | (Kingdon, 1977; Law, 2004; Mills & Hes, 1997; Nowak, 1999)

 

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