Hyena Facts

- The strength of hyenas jaws is such that both striped and spotted hyenas have been recorded to kill dogs with a single bite to the neck, without breaking the skin.

- The spotted hyena is known for its strong bite proportional to its size, but several animals, like the Tasmanian devil, have a proportionally stronger bite.

- The hyenas closest living relative is the mongoose.

- Hyenas live in clans that are dominated by a matriarch, and her female cubs will often become the future leader of the clan.

- Hyena cubs will often try to kill each other; they are the only known animal to commit fratricide.

- The striped hyena is primarily a scavenger, although it will occasionally attack and kill any animal it can overcome. It also supplement its diet with fruits.

- The spotted hyena occasionally scavenges, and is also an active pack hunter.

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