proteles

[US]//ˈprɒtɪliːz//
[UK]//ˈproʊtəˌliːz//

Translation

n.A genus of mammals in the hyena family, containing the aardwolf as its only extant species.
Word Forms
Pluralproteless

Example Sentences

the proteles is a nocturnal mammal native to africa.

proteles cristatus is the scientific name for the aardwolf.

the proteles belongs to the family hyaenidae.

scientists study proteles behavior in the african savanna.

the proteles feeds primarily on termites.

unlike other hyenas, the proteles does not hunt large prey.

the proteles has a distinctive striped coat.

conservationists work to protect proteles habitats.

the proteles is often mistaken for a small hyena.

baby proteles are called cubs.

the proteles can consume up to 200,000 termites in a single night.

researchers have identified several proteles subspecies.

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