In East Africa, Tabwa mythology portrays the spotted hyena as a solar animal that first brought the sun to warm the cold earth, while West African folklore generally shows the hyena as …

Nov 15, 2025 · Hyena, (family Hyaenidae), any of three species of coarse-furred, doglike carnivores found in Asia and Africa and noted for their scavenging habits. Hyenas have long …

May 27, 2024 · A hyena is a four-legged, carnivorous mammal that has both dog-like and cat-like features. However, biologically, hyenas are more closely related to felines than canines.

The hyena (spelled “hyaena” in some parts of the world) is Africa’s most common large carnivore. There are three hyena species — spotted, brown, and striped.

All hyena species live in Africa, but the striped hyena can also be found in parts of the Middle East and India. They inhabit a variety of habitats, including dry woodland, semi-desert, savannah, …

In reality, hyenas are highly evolved carnivores found across Africa south of the Sahara, thriving in open savanna, grasslands, and even arid regions. From the bone-crushing power of the …

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Discover what a hyena is, its unique traits, social structure, and habitat. Learn fascinating facts about these intelligent carnivores in the wild.

Mar 31, 2025 · Hyenas have one of the most crushing bites in the animal kingdom, strong enough to shatter bones like crackers. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, their social structure is a …

Take a journey to the wild side and learn about the four extant types of hyena and the role they play in the ecosystem.