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Cave Hyena
Cave Hyena
Information
Range Eurasia
Estimated Population 0
Scientific Classification
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Carnivora
Family Hyaenidae
Genus Crocuta
Species Crocuta Crocuta
Crocuta Crocuta Spelea
Conservation Status
EXSpecies
Extinct

Cave Hyenas are an extinct subspecies of spotted hyenas that existed throughout the Pleistocene. Found in the Iberian Peninsula to eastern Siberia.

Description and paleoecology[]

History of discovery and classification[]

Relationships with hominids[]

It coexisted with Neanderthals in various parts of Europe. They competed with them for food, stole their kills and sometimes preyed on certain individuals.

Extinction[]

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