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Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

Yes. They have tremendously powerful jaw muscles and very strong premolar teeth. Even the thick thighbones of buffalo are crushed and eaten, allowing hyenas to access the highly nutritious marrow.
Hyena with young - Kruger National Park

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Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

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Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?

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What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What does a Serval look like?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

How big can hippos get?

How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?

What does a Serval eat?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

What do porcupines eat?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?