Fossil Hyena Skull

Fossil Hyena Skull - This large fossil hyena was found in Gansu province, China. This specimen dates back to the Miocene age at 4.5 to 5 million years old. Giant hyenas were much larger than modern hyenas being slightly larger than a modern African lion.

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Fossil Hyena

Order: Carnivora
Family: Hyaenidae

Dinocrocuta gigantea

Skull Length: 45.3cm / 18"

Origin: China

Carnivore

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