Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The aardwolf is a prolific nocturnal hunter, but its diet ...

Spotted hyena clans flip the script on mammalian power: here, dominance is inherited, alliances matter most and females rule ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Hyenas often seem similar to cats and dogs in various aspects. For instance, just like dogs, hyenas have sharp night vision and use their powerful jaws and teeth to catch prey. Also, hyenas usually ...

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 ...

Kenya Wildlife Service vet Bernard Rono (left) checks the condition of ‘Victor.’ [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Two rare hyenas have been released back to the wild after slightly more than one year of ...

It’s safe to say that hyenas don’t have many friends throughout the animal kingdom. These creatures are known for stealing ...

From its appearance, many would assume that the hyena is a relative of the coyote, the jackal, or even the domestic dog. After all, the hyena shares many similarities with these animals, as they are ...

Hyenas inherit their social networks from their mothers, according to new research. The study found this network inheritance effect strongest for offspring of higher-ranking mothers. The finding has ...