5 FACTS about HYENAS:
1. Hyenas belong to the family Hyaenidae and there are four species: spotted hyena, brown hyena, striped hyena, and aardwolf.
2. The spotted hyena is the largest and most well-known species. It is highly social and lives in large clans with a strict hierarchy led by females.
3. Hyenas are found in sub-Saharan Africa, savannas, grasslands, and even some forested areas.
4. Contrary to popular belief, hyenas are not solely scavengers. They are highly skilled hunters and can take down large prey on their own or in a group.
5. They have a unique bone-crushing ability due to their incredibly strong jaws, allowing them to consume almost every part of their prey, including bones.
1. Hyenas belong to the family Hyaenidae and there are four species: spotted hyena, brown hyena, striped hyena, and aardwolf.
2. The spotted hyena is the largest and most well-known species. It is highly social and lives in large clans with a strict hierarchy led by females.
3. Hyenas are found in sub-Saharan Africa, savannas, grasslands, and even some forested areas.
4. Contrary to popular belief, hyenas are not solely scavengers. They are highly skilled hunters and can take down large prey on their own or in a group.
5. They have a unique bone-crushing ability due to their incredibly strong jaws, allowing them to consume almost every part of their prey, including bones.
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