The Hyenas

The hyena is the Africa's most common large carnivore. Over the years hyenas and humans have into close contact in Africa and, in earlier times, in Asia and in Europe, often leading to mutual predation.

Different from most other animals, female spotted hyenas are dominant over the males. It is difficult to distinguish male and female hyenas by a simple obsevation in the field. 

Spotted hyenas are found in grasslands, woodlands, savannas and forest. The spotted hyenas is a skilfull hunter but also a scavenger. Truly an oportunistic feeder, it selects the easier and most atractive food it may ignore.