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Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Spotted hyenas are generally not considered a threat to humans, but they can be dangerous if they feel threatened or cornered. It is important to keep a safe distance and avoid approaching them.
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More frequently asked questions on the Spotted Hyena


What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?

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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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Do other predators prey upon leopard?
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What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
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What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How fast can Elands run?
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Can lions climb trees?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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Do they attack other predators?
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Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are leopards territorial?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is a hippo?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?


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