The Geography of East Asia. 1  The climate of East Asia is both similar to and different from that of Europe and the United States. 2  It is similar in that it is a temperate climate, with colder winters and warm summers.
Prof. THEUNISSEN: Correct, yeah. So this is a colony of spotted hyenas and the spotted hyena is the laughing hyena. It's actually the only hyena among the three living hyenas that produces the giggle sound or the laugh.
Although they are relatively small compared to some other African creatures, hyenas are the most common carnivore in Africa. They can weigh between 90 and 190 pounds and stand 28 to 35 inches tall. The spotted hyena has a tan or brown coat with dark spots and a dark face.