Six Fascinating Hyena Facts

Hyena Hits The Spot - In functional terms, the spotted hyena makes the most efficient use of animal matter of all African carnivores. The spotted hyena displays greater plasticity in its hunting and foraging behaviour than other African carnivores;[17] it hunts alone, in small parties of 2–5 individuals or in large groups. During a hunt, spotted hyenas often run through ungulate herds in order to select an individual to attack. Once selected, their prey is chased over a long distance, often seve

Follow👉IG @bigcatsnamibia Now ! Competition between hyenas and lions for resources leads to infanticide—the practice of killing each other’s young. Learn why this behavior makes the two species “mortal enemies.” Credits @warrenj_photography 📸 @rafiki_wildlife However,a fight between a group of lions and hyenas has an uncertain outcome. One in Ethiopia resulted in the death of 35 hyenas and 6 lions. Against common belief, lions steal more kills from hyenas than vice versa in the Ngorongoro Crat

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