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 ...

ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo has welcomed two new African Striped Hyenas to their family. The zoo made their announcement on Facebook earlier this week, introducing Nile and Sinai. Nile is a ...

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 ...

It’s been more than half a century since the Field Museum mounted a new, full-fledged diorama, one of those carefully staged scenes depicting preserved animals in natural surroundings. That changes ...

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 ...