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The wildly happy humor of hyenas

One of nature's most misunderstood animals

The wildly happy humor of hyenas
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03/05/2026 18:00 ‧ 12 hours ago | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE

Animals

Our world is home to some marvelous creatures. And among all seven of the continents, Africa is largely considered to host the most diverse wildlife and the largest concentration of biodiversity on the planet. This includes over 1,000 mammal species and 2,500 bird species.

One of the most important mammal species is the hyena, a largely misunderstood carnivore that is an incredibly important part of the ecosystem. People mostly know them for their mischievous laugh, but there is more to them than meets the eye. Intrigued? Click on to find out more.

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