I’ll be honest; this question may have been misleading for me as well! That “versus” made me wonder if this should be a “death battle” scenario. Now, sorry to disappoint, but that’s not the focus of this blog.
Instead, we’ll take a look at the facilitating differences between coyotes and hyenas. But, if you are looking for a fight, read to the end; there may be a surprise waiting for you!
Coyotes and hyenas have many differences. Coyotes are similar to medium-sized dogs in size, appearance, and behavior; they are also closely related to dogs and wolves. Hyenas have similar behavior to dogs but are more closely related to cats, while mongoose and civets are their closest relatives.
Genetically speaking, the differences between coyotes and hyenas are vast. But do the differences stop there? Or are there other dividing lines, like habitat, food sources, and hunting strategies?
And with all that’s different, are there any similarities?
Anatomical, Phylogenetic And Classification Differences Between Coyotes And Hyenas
Taxonomy Of Coyotes And Hyenas
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Taxonomy is the “orderly classification of plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships.”
It is the way we categorize and make sense of the world around us. When we compare a coyote and hyena by taxonomy and nomenclature, we can see on a genetic level where certain traits are shared and where they differ.
Coyote
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordata
Class – Mammalia
Order – Carnivora
Suborder – Caniformia
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Species – latrans
Hyena
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordata
Class – Mammalia
Order – Carnivora
Suborder – Feliformia
Family … Read the rest of the story.
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