Spotted hyenas live in large, matriarchal clans where females are not just in charge– they’re the biggest and boldest members ...

LUCKNOW: The intensive camera trappings at the Dudhwa tiger reserve have sprung up another surprise. For the first time, two ...

When you think of a hyena, you make think of their signature laughter. But not all hyenas laugh. In fact, their laughter is actually a vocalization of distress, often used to signal threats or attacks ...

On April 27, wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the globe mark a significant occasion—International Hyena Day.

For as far as we know, humans are the only animals that laugh. And laughing is about the last thing on the minds of hyenas when they emit the extremely loud, high-pitched series of "hee-hee-hee's ...

Scientifically speaking though, it’s not–at least when it comes to hyenas. Spotted hyenas of high and low social status have acquired epigenetic differences, detectable in their scat, according to new ...

Image by Jo Hayley. Hyenas are incredibly attentive mothers, investing an exceptional amount of energy into their cubs. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be part of a fierce ...

Cameras were installed as part of ongoing project, funded by Wildlife Trust of India, to assess habitat and distribution of ...

He also mentions hyenas. "I've never shot somewhere so remote, where literally the only things there are hyenas," Nolan said. "It's an incredibly beautiful and strange place." ...

This unique sound is the long-distance vocalisation used by spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) to communicate with each other. For hyenas, it's advantageous to know who is calling before deciding to ...