Hyenas often seem similar to cats and dogs in various aspects. For instance, just like dogs, hyenas have sharp night vision and use their powerful jaws and teeth to catch prey. Also, hyenas usually ...

Across the African savannah, predators often end up grouped in the public imagination. Hyenas and African wild dogs are a good example. Both hunt in groups, both move constantly across huge ...

When you think of a hyena, you make think of their signature laughter. But not all hyenas laugh. In fact, their laughter is actually a vocalization of distress, often used to signal threats or attacks ...

Most individuals assume that hyenas belong to the same family as wild dogs due to their appearances and hunting behaviour, not realising that hyenas are considered closer to cats than any other dog ...

Captured in a fascinating YouTube video posted by the Pondoro Game Lodge is a showdown between African wild dogs and spotted hyenas. Although the hyenas outmatch the wild dogs in size, they are way ...

Published in the journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, the research shows that spotted hyenas live in some of the most ...

Research reveals strong social relationships make hyenas more likely to team up against lions, even when there's no obvious benefit. After more than 35 years of surveillance, Michigan State University ...

After more than 35 years of surveillance, Michigan State University researchers are exposing some of the secret workings of mobs. To be clear, these mobs are made up of spotted hyenas. Publishing in ...