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What do spotted hyenas eat?

Spotted hyenas are scavengers and opportunistic hunters, and they will eat a variety of foods including carrion, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and even insects.
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Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?

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