Nature’s most underrated predator! Smart. Savage. Strategic. Hyena power!

1. There are four species of hyenas: spotted, striped, brown, and aardwolf.
2. Spotted hyenas are the most well-known and the largest of the four.
3. Hyenas are more closely related to cats than to dogs, despite their dog-like appearance.
4. They live in clans that can consist of up to 80 individuals, led by a dominant female.
5. Females are larger and more dominant than males in hyena society.
6. Spotted hyenas have a “laughing” vocalization, which is actually a signal of stress or excitement.
7. Their jaws are incredibly strong, capable of crushing bones with ease.
8. Hyenas eat almost every part of their prey, including bones and hooves.
9. They are skilled hunters, not just scavengers—spotted hyenas catch up to 90% of their own food.
10. Hyenas have a complex social structure, rivaling that of primates.
11. Their stomach acid is highly acidic, allowing them to digest bones and carrion safely.
12. The aardwolf is an insect-eating hyena that feeds primarily on termites.
13. Hyenas communicate through sounds, scents, and body language.
14. Their distinctive calls can be heard up to 5 km away.
15. Each hyena’s spot pattern is unique, much like a human fingerprint.
16. Striped and brown hyenas are more solitary compared to spotted hyenas.
17. Hyenas mark territory with a paste-like substance produced by their anal glands.
18. They can run up to 60 km/h (37 mph) for short bursts while hunting.
19. Female spotted hyenas give birth through a pseudo-penis, a unique reproductive trait.
20. Hyenas play a crucial role in the ecosystem, cleaning up carcasses and preventing disease spread.



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