Hyena

Hyenas are the primary enemies of the lions in The Lion King and The Lion King 1½. In spite of being perceived as antagonists, they won an undeniable popularity among fans and are appreciated for their humor and foolishness. Despite their dog-like appearance and demeanor, hyenas are more closely related to cats, mongooses, and civets. The most significant of the hyenas are Banzai, Ed, and Shenzi.

Trivia

 * Originally, the hyenas were going to be Cape Dogs.