What scientific suborder does the family Hyaenidae belong to?

The family Hyaenidae belongs to the scientific suborder Feliformia. This classification is due to various anatomical and genetic similarities shared by hyenas and other feliform carnivores. Feliformia is one of the two suborders within the order Carnivora, the other being Caniformia. Feliformia includes various families such as Felidae (cats), Herpestidae (mongooses), and Viverridae (civets). Members of Feliformia generally have more elongated skulls, non-retractable claws, and specific dental adaptations, distinguishing them from the Caniformia suborder.