秃鹫

The vulturine hyena is known for its distinctive appearance and behavior.
瓦氏豺因其独特的外观和行为而闻名。
These animals are often misunderstood, as they are not truly vultures but belong to the hyena family.
这些动物常常被误解，因为它们不是真正的秃鹫，而是属于鬣狗科。
In the wild, vulturine hyenas live in social groups and are known for their cooperative hunting techniques.
在野外，瓦氏豺生活在社会群体中，并以其合作狩猎技巧而闻名。
The vulturine hyena's diet primarily consists of carrion, which it scavenges from the African savanna.
瓦氏豺的食物主要由腐肉组成，它从非洲大草原上觅食。
Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the vulturine hyena, as their population is declining due to habitat loss and human conflict.
保护工作对于瓦氏豺的生存至关重要，因为它们的数量正在因栖息地丧失和人类冲突而减少。
Unlike true vultures, vulturine hyenas are active during both day and night, making them more versatile predators.
与真正的秃鹫不同，瓦氏豺在白天和夜晚都活跃，这使它们成为更灵活的捕食者。
The vulturine hyena's vocalizations are unique among hyenas, featuring a range of sounds that can communicate different messages.
瓦氏豺的叫声在鬣狗中是独一无二的，包括一系列可以传达不同信息的声音。
Despite their intimidating appearance, vulturine hyenas are generally shy and avoid confrontation with larger predators.
尽管外表令人畏惧，瓦氏豺通常很害羞，避免与更大的捕食者发生冲突。
The vulturine hyena plays an important role in its ecosystem by helping to clean up dead animals and prevent the spread of disease.
瓦氏豺通过帮助清理死尸和防止疾病传播，在其生态系统中扮演着重要角色。
Scientists continue to study the vulturine hyena to better understand its behavior, ecology, and conservation needs.
科学家们继续研究瓦氏豺，以便更好地了解其行为、生态学和保护需求。