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Females With Fake Penises
Female spotted hyenas have a pseudo-penis — an enlarged clitoris so similar to a male's penis that even biologists struggle to tell them apart.
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
Spotted hyenas have one of the most unusual female reproductive systems in the animal kingdom, dominated by high testosterone.
Vital Stats
🏷️ TypeHyena (more closely related to cats than dogs)
🌍 Found InSub-Saharan Africa — savannas, grasslands, woodlands
📏 Size95-165cm, 40-86kg (females larger)
⏳ Lifespan20-25 years in wild
🔞 Sexual MaturityMales: 2 years | Females: 3 years
💕 Mating SystemFemale-dominated clans; females choose mates
📅 Mating SeasonYear-round
🤰 Gestation110 days
👶 Offspring1-4 cubs, usually twins
🍆 Penis Size14 cm
⏱️ Sex Duration8 minutes
🔬 Notable AnatomyFemales have a pseudo-penis (enlarged clitoris) through which they mate and give birth
⚖️ Sexual DimorphismFemales 10% larger and more aggressive; higher testosterone than males