Cheetahs hunt in daylight, but hulking hyenas can still force them off hard-won kills

A striking wildlife post gives cheetahs some overdue credit while also showing the brutal realities of life on the savanna.

Scientists discover hyenas have a secret language of facial expressions and sounds that helps prevent fights from turning deadly

If you watch nature documentaries, they often paint the hyena as the ultimate villain of the jungle as a coward, cunning ...
Phys.org

Small birds spice up the already diverse diet of spotted hyenas in Namibia

Spotted hyenas are known for hunting (or scavenging) larger mammals such as antelopes and occasionally feed on smaller mammals and reptiles. Being flexible in the choice of prey is a strategy of ...
Science Daily

Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters -- and it's our fault

Leopards, who are already in decline, can't keep up with hyenas when people are around. As we humans move into the their territories more and more, we are helping to disturb and unbalance ecosystems.
Indiatimes

Did you know that hyenas are closer to cats than dogs?

Most individuals assume that hyenas belong to the same family as wild dogs due to their appearances and hunting behaviour, not realising that hyenas are considered closer to cats than any other dog ...
EurekAlert!

Small birds spice up the already diverse diet of spotted hyenas in Namibia

Hyenas are generalist predators (and scavengers) with a broad range of prey species. They are known for hunting (or scavenging) larger mammals such as antelopes and occasionally feed on smaller ...