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Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Yes, spotted hyenas are highly social animals that live in clans. These clans can be made up of up to 80 individuals, and they have a complex social structure and hierarchy.
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do spotted hyenas eat?

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What is an impala?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Serval endangered?
What is a Suni?
What does a Serval look like?
What do hippos eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
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What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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Is the cheetah a true cat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?


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