Sure, hyenas laugh. But did you know they groan, giggle and whoop too? Researchers at UC Berkeley have been listening to the calls of a colony of hyenas in the Berkeley hills and just released a ...

Spotted hyenas are the most well-known, specifically for their signature "laughing." These hyenas often weigh between 110 to 190 pounds and can stand up to 59 inches tall, according to National ...

There are many misconceptions about hyenas. They aren't just scavengers. Not all of them laugh. They aren't wild dogs. They aren't even related to dogs. Here are some facts to clear up these ...

Despite common knowledge telling us that hyenas laugh, we’ve even seen it in movies, have you learned why they’re actually ...

Hyenas use a "laughing language" to communicate with each other, scientists have learned. The animals are famous for their manic giggling, especially around a kill.

Spotted hyenas are the most well-known, specifically for their signature "laughing." These hyenas often weigh between 110 to 190 pounds and can stand up to 59 inches tall, according to National ...

A laughing hyena communicates their social rank and age, helping them negotiate for their fair share of a meal, or to tell a peer to back off. Spotted hyenas produce plenty further vocalizations, too.

The spotted hyena is Africa's most successful predator—and one of its most misunderstood animals. But decades of cutting edge research is yielding greater understanding, respect, and protection.

Sure, hyenas laugh. But did you know they groan, giggle and whoop too? Researchers at UC Berkeley have been listening to the calls of a colony of hyenas… ...