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First of all, what is a hyena?

in the group of hyaenids
4 types of hyenas
we study the spotted hyenas

Where do hyenas live?

where are they found
where do we study them - maasai mara, mara triangle and in the main reserve by Talek town, on the other side of the mara river than Serena camp

What is a group of hyenas called?

a clan - matriarchal societies consisting of several matrilines, immigrant males, cubs, and one alpha female

What do hyenas eat?

can digest bone, have a powerful bite force

What's so special about hyenas?

compared to other African megafauna like lions, elephants, giraffes, and leopards, comparatively little is known about spotted hyenas and their behavior - although they are behaviorally unique and have a highly complex social hierarchy!
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