The term 'Laughing Scavenger' is a reference to the HYENA, an animal found in Africa and parts of Asia. Hyenas are known for their distinctive laughing sound, which is why they are sometimes referred to as 'laughing scavengers'. The crossword solutions for this term are HYENA (5 letters) and HYAENA (6 letters). Both words refer to the same animal, with the difference being that HYENA is the more commonly used spelling.