For conservation and the management of human–wildlife conflicts, it is of great interest to know which species are eaten by ...

A hyena is no easy target, with powerful jaws and a reputation for holding its own against lions and leopards, yet one ...

Dheer A, Danabalan R, Pellizzone A, Naman P, Davidian E, Mazzoni CJ, Höner OP (2026): Minimal impact of spotted hyenas on livestock and endangered species in a prey-rich ecosystem. Wildlife Biology ...

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 ...

The Hattiesburg Zoo announced the birth of a spotted hyena cub, continuing the success of the zoo's hyena breeding program.

A hyena may not be your average house pet, but in northern Nigeria some men keep the creatures in their homes, display them at festivals and even use their dung or saliva to make remedies. By Nneka ...

Hyenas might be the most misunderstood animal – Are they dogs? Big cats? Evil, trouble-making sidekicks? (Thanks, Lion King!) Dr. Christine Wilkinson relates to this ambiguous perception as a ...

Hyenas Scooter and Zawadi also enjoy liver smoothies and goat's milk mixed with peanut butter at Disney's Animal Kingdom Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists have reported a sighting of a spotted hyena in southeastern ...