27/04/2026
World Hyena Day !
This beauty ran alongside our vehicle in Etosha for several 100m. The reward for such a long run is a refreshing drink! What a good sighting...thanks Etosha.
Etosha a beautiful wild national park and extra special in the green season!
5 interesting facts about these fascinating creatures - did you know?
Females Rule the Clan: Spotted hyena societies are matriarchal; females are larger, more aggressive, and higher-ranking than males, running clans of up to 80 individuals.
More Cat than Dog: Taxonomically, hyenas are part of the suborder Feliformia, making them more closely related to cats and mongooses than canine species.
Bone-Crushing Bite: They possess incredibly strong jaws, allowing them to crush and consume the bones, hooves, and horns of their prey.
Misunderstood "Laugh": The famous "laugh" or giggle is not from joy; it is a vocalization indicating excitement, nervousness, or frustration, often heard when they are fighting over food or being attacked.
Skilled Hunters: Despite their reputation as solely scavengers, spotted hyenas are highly skilled, cooperative hunters that catch the vast majority of their food.
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