HOW HYENAS LIVE - MATING

Humans tend to make snap judgments about these animals. We think of them as savage gluttons with demonic laughs. But it’s an unfair characterization. In reality, they are sociable and smart.

Plus, they play a vital role in the African, Middle Eastern, and Asian ecosystems. Hyenas rival lions in terms of predatory prowess and the spotted hyena’s community structure will make you shout, “no way!” So, let’s abandon our assumptions and dive into the wild and wondrous world of these animals.

9 Fascinating Hyena Facts

Talking hyenas are a staple in Disney animated features, including Dumbo, Lady and the Tramp, Noah’s Ark, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and, of course, The Lion King.
In 1999, the lions and hyenas of Ethiopia’s Gobele wilderness went to war. The situation grew so deadly that the military intervened. In the end, the lions killed 35 hyenas, and the hyenas managed to kill six lions.
In some parts of Somalia, these animals are a delicacy.
Some species have bright white feces due to the large number of calcified bones they eat.
Females dominate in spotted hyena clans.
Contrary to popular belief, hyenas have more in common with cats than dogs.
The 26th president of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt, maintained an animal menagerie that included a hyena.
Ancient Greeks and Romans believed hyena parts were effective shields against evil and ensured fertility.
Hyenas have one of the strongest bite forces in the animal kingdom. The spotted hyena has a bite force of 1,100 PSI, which is slightly below a polar bear‘s bite force of 1,200 PSI. Hyenas have a bite force that’s greater than lions.