The North African animal crossword solutions are HYENA (5 letters), GIRAFFE (7 letters) and JACKAL (6 letters). Hyenas are carnivorous mammals that live in Africa, Eurasia and the Middle East. They are known for their distinctive laughing call. Giraffes are the tallest living land animals and are native to Africa. They have long necks and legs and are herbivores. Jackals are also native to Africa and are related to wolves and coyotes. They are omnivorous and hunt small animals and scavenge for food.