Aardwolf?

• by Perlo121

  I've identified this as an aardwolf by its ears, but not sure about the eyes? Any ideas?

  Posted December 17, 2012 5:46 PM

• by dms246 moderator

  Hmmm... I think this is actually a spotted hyena, Perlo121. In image 3, the red colour in the fur is clearer, and you can just see some darker spots. As far as I know, aardwolves are mostly active after dark.

  Posted December 17, 2012 5:52 PM

• by LoraO moderator

  I would agree that this guy seems more like a hyena than an aardwolf. A good way to tell is that an aardwolf's ears are a bit longer and more oblong rather than squat like these ones.

  Posted December 17, 2012 7:43 PM

• by davidbygott moderator

  Definitely spotted hyena

  Posted December 17, 2012 9:39 PM