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The Spotted Hyena is a fascinating carnivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. They're known for their unique vocalizations that sound much like a high pitched whooping laugh, as well as for their distinct slope-backed appearance, which is due to their front legs being longer than their hind ones.

Hyenas are highly social animals that live in clans, which can consist of anywhere from 5 to 80 individuals. These clans are led by a dominant female called the matriarch, who holds the highest rank and has priority access to food and other resources. Females are generally larger and more dominant than the males of the species.

Primarily scavengers and opportunistic hunters, Hyenas have incredibly strong jaws and teeth, that allow them to consume almost every part of their prey, including the skin, hooves and horns! They play a vital ecological role as both scavengers and hunters, as they help to maintain balance and clean up carcasses, which aids in reducing the spread of disease.