When you think of a hyena, you make think of their signature laughter. But not all hyenas laugh. In fact, their laughter is actually a vocalization of distress, often used to signal threats or attacks ...

We may not regard hyenas as the most adorable animals, but they are both fascinating and impressive. Despite having the appearance of a rather thin and scruffy dog, they belong to the Feliformia ...

The sighting of a striped hyena in Tuman Leghari, Pakistan, highlights the importance of protecting endangered species and enforcing hunting laws. The animal was spotted in the Koh-i-Sulaiman ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American This particular hyena, Sauqué and coauthors ...

Abu Dhabi Two striped hyena cubs have been born on Sir Bani Yas Island, part of Abu Dhabi's Desert Islands Destination attractions. The cubs are the result of a breeding programme on the island, ...

It is often true in life that adversity makes humans more likely to lean on one another. That theme of interdependence in hard times apparently holds true in the animal kingdom, according to a new ...