When you think of a hyena, you make think of their signature laughter. But not all hyenas laugh. In fact, their laughter is actually a vocalization of distress, often used to signal threats or attacks ...

Welcome back to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Linda Wertheimer. Now, even if you've never heard a laughing hyena in the wild, you might recognize this hyena. Mr. CHEECH MARIN (Actor): (as Banzai) It's ...

The spotted hyena is Africa's most successful predator—and one of its most misunderstood animals. But decades of cutting edge research is yielding greater understanding, respect, and protection. A ...

Thanks to The Lion King—and random nature specials—we all know hyenas are snarly, creepy, and generally repulsive. To expand on that dark n’ twisted profile, archaeologists working in Saudi Arabia ...

The sighting of a striped hyena in Tuman Leghari, Pakistan, highlights the importance of protecting endangered species and enforcing hunting laws. The animal was spotted in the Koh-i-Sulaiman ...

ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo has welcomed two new African Striped Hyenas to their family. The zoo made their announcement on Facebook earlier this week, introducing Nile and Sinai. Nile is a ...