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

Lion vs. Hyenas: Battle Over Buffalo Carcass

1 lion vs a pack of hungry hyenas