A rare spotted hyena was discovered in Egypt for the first time in nearly 5,000 years, astonishing scientists and raising questions about climate change and animal migration. The hyena was found ...

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 ...

Prehistoric humans may have been capable of competing with giant hyenas for carcasses abandoned by saber-toothed cats and jaguars hundreds of thousands of years ago. A study published in the journal ...

While the 1994 animated classic The Lion King includes somewhat accurate antagonistic relationships between lions and spotted hyenas, Disney left out a critical player in the circle of life: the ...

Baby hyenas might look adorable with their fluffy coats and oversized ears, but these fascinating creatures are far more ...