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''Pliocrocuta'' is an extinct
genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of terrestrial carnivore in the
family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...
Hyaenidae.


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Pachycrocuta ''Pachycrocuta'' is an extinct genus of prehistoric hyenas. The largest and most well-researched species is ''Pachycrocuta brevirostris'', colloquially known as the giant short-faced hyena as it stood about at the shoulder and it is estimated to ...
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References

Miocene feliforms Miocene genus extinctions Miocene mammals of Europe Prehistoric carnivoran genera Prehistoric hyenas {{paleo-carnivora-stub