Even if you're a well-trained scientist, sometimes you see something that leaves you breathless. For a team of ecology researchers, the February 2024 sighting of a spotted hyena in southeastern Egypt ...

For the first time in over five millennia, a spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) has been documented in Egypt, marking an extraordinary event in the region’s wildlife history. This solitary predator, ...

“My first reaction was disbelief until I checked the photos and videos of the remains,” said the study’s lead author, Dr. Adbullah Nagy from Al-Azhar University, Egypt. “Seeing the evidence, I was ...

When a scientist received a video of a spotted hyena in the southern part of his country, he thought someone was playing a trick on him. By Darren Incorvaia The animal killed two goats belonging to ...

Researchers documented the first spotted hyena in Egypt for 5,000 years after it was hit with a pickup truck for killing goats. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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 ...

The spotted hyena is Africa's most successful predator—and one of its most misunderstood animals. But decades of cutting edge research is yielding greater understanding, respect, and protection. A ...

Love them or hate them, hyenas are getting the last laugh Love them or hate them, hyenas are getting the last laugh Mind-controlling parasite makes hyena cubs more reckless around lions ...

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 ...

Climatic factors, changing livestock grazing and human activity in the area may have supported an ill-fated odyssey “My first reaction was disbelief until I checked the photos and videos of the ...