Hyena

Hyena Images for kids

Hyena Species

• Brown Hyena
• Spotted Hyena

Hyena Activities for kids

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Hyena Facts & Trivia for kids

• Hyenas are more closely related to cats than to dogs.
• All Hyenas feature a distinctive back line that slopes from the shoulder to the tail.
• Hyenas are primarily found in Africa
• There are three living species of Hyena.
• Hyenas are carnivores with extremely strong jaws for crushing prey.
• The Aardwolf is a small relative of Hyenas.
• Hyena are primarily nocturnal.
• Hyena are able to digest parts of their prey that other animals cannot, like skin and bones.
• Hyenas can live up to 25 years in the wild.
• The Hyenas "laugh" is used to tell others to come eat after a successful hunt.
• Hyenas make many sounds, including sounds like moos, groans, squeals and laughs.
• Hyena are able to hunt and kill prey much larger than themselves, such as wildebeest and buffalo.

Hyena Links for kids

• Wikipedia Hyena information
• National Geographic
• YouTube:Sacramento Zoo - Spotted Hyena Enrichment