OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaThe hyena is a strong animal that lives in Africa. Hyenas make a sound that sounds like laughing! That is why people call them “laughing hyenas.”
Hyenas have a big head, round ears, and spotted or striped fur. Their front legs are longer than their back legs, which gives them a sloping back. Hyenas have very powerful jaws that can crunch through bones.
- Hyenas are great hunters and work together to find food.
- Their laughing sound is actually how they talk to each other.
- Baby hyenas are born with their eyes open and are ready to explore right away!
