On quiet nights across large swaths of the African bush, you may hear a series of whooping calls in the distance. This unique sound is the long-distance vocalisation used by spotted hyenas (Crocuta ...

The hyena, a creature often misunderstood and criticised in today’s culture, is one of the most intriguing animals in Africa. Known for its distinctive laugh-like call and its role as a scavenger, the ...

Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta), also known as laughing hyenas, live in forests, swamps, deserts and mountains throughout Africa. They are the best-known, biggest (up to 189 pounds, though 135 is ...