The hyaena, also spelled hyena, is one of the most interesting large mammalian predators of Africa. One of the four living hyaena species, the spotted hyaena, is a social hunter with a very complex social behavior.

Hyaena species living today:

• Brown hyaena, Parahyaena brunnea
• Striped hyaena, Hyaena hyaena
• Spotted hyaena, Crocuta crocuta
• Aardwolf, Proteles cristata

More information

• IUCN Hyaena Specialist Group – detailed information on all four of the hyaena species
• Wikipedia – Hyena
• Hyaena research in Masai Mara, Kenya

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