Notes From Kenya: MSU Hyena Research

Michigan State University students in the Holekamp Lab blog about their experiences in Kenya, research on spotted hyenas and adventures in the field.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Things Hyenas Survive

In the natural world, it is survival of the fittest. We see a ton of crazy animal injuries out here: various antelope missing horns; lo...

Monday, December 8, 2014

A Dating Guide for Male Hyenas

In spotted hyena society, adult males are ranked at the very bottom of the clan hierarchy. That means that when it comes time to find a da...

Friday, December 5, 2014

Canids of the Mara

While African savanna ecosystems are generally known for their large cats, there are a number of canids to be found here as well. Contrar...

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Eggz-actly

Hyenas are known to eat anything. However, their food preferences change with the seasonal migrations. For example, during the great wildeb...

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