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Hyena has Most powerful Jaws!

The Hyena is a carnivorous mammal found throughout many parts of Africa and some parts of Asia. It is known for its distinctive appearance, with a sloping back, powerful jaws, and a mane of coarse hair along its neck and shoulders. Hyenas are opportunistic hunters, but they also scavenge on carrion and are known to steal kills from other predators, such as lions and cheetahs.

 

There are three species of hyenas: the Spotted Hyena, the Brown Hyena, and the Striped Hyena. The Spotted Hyena is the largest and most well-known of the three, and is often depicted as a scavenging predator in popular culture.

 

Hyenas are social animals and live in groups known as clans. Clans can range in size from a few individuals to over 100, and are led by a dominant female known as the matriarch. Hyenas communicate with each other through a range of vocalizations, including laughter-like calls that have earned them the nickname of "laughing hyenas".

 

Hyenas are found in a variety of habitats, including savannas, grasslands, and woodlands. They are important apex predators in their ecosystems, helping to regulate populations of prey animals and playing a key role in nutrient cycling by consuming carrion.

 

Hyenas are a subject of interest to researchers and nature enthusiasts alike due to their unique ecological role and fascinating behavior. Despite their importance, however, hyenas are often misunderstood and persecuted by humans, and many populations are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

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Uploaded on September 20, 2018
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