The modern-day laughing hyena is maybe one of the most famous animals in Africa. These yelping, fearsome creatures have been ...

There are four species in the hyena family, and they vary in size. The spotted hyena is the largest species, and it grows to 4 to 5.9 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) long and 2.5 to 2.6 feet (77 to 81 ...

"We have spotted hyenas here at Lincoln Park Zoo. It's a fantastic species, the largest hyena group in the hyena family. They weigh about a 150 to 180 pounds. And we're just thrilled to have them ...

If any snake is going to kill a hyena, it's the rock python: Africa's largest snake, which can get up to 25 feet long and weigh up to 200 pounds, is notoriously aggressive. They're "so mean ...

Nothing much goes to waste when hyenas dine out. Hugely powerful jaws crack open all but the very largest bones, releasing the nutritious marrow. The acidic fluids in their stomachs can digest ...

Footage of spotted hyenas (the largest and most familiar of the four hyena species) seen on nature documentaries often strengthens this notion, as does their portrayal in stories such as Disney ...

Spotted hyenas are the largest of three hyena species which include brown and stripped hyenas. Although hyenas appear similar to dogs, they are actually more closely related to cats. They live ...