29/05/2026
DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT HYENAS: Not dogs, but cats: Despite resembling dogs, hyenas are classified in their own unique family (Hyaenidae) and are more closely related to felines, mongooses, and meerkats.There are four species: The spotted, brown, and striped hyenas, plus the insect-eating aardwolf.Matriarchal society: In spotted hyena clans (which can reach up to 90 individuals), females are larger, heavier, and more dominant than males.