The species, also known as the laughing hyena ... Earlier studies have looked at the social structure of hyenas and other animals, but this new work analysed 27 years of detailed observations ...

The giggling sounds of a hyena contain important information about the animal's status, say scientists. A study to decipher their so-called "laugh" published in the journal BMC Ecology says the pitch ...

When the older animal approached again ... to analyze their movements and vocalizations—including the trademark hyena laugh, which likely expresses great excitement. “The collars allow ...

The series of images show the wild animal breaking out into what ... a sign of frustration or used to summon help. The laugh may also help hyenas fend off lions who muscle in on their kills.

video="LS_090501_hyena-laugh" title="Hyena Giggles ... "Apparently the subordinate animals emit more giggles than the dominant ones. That’s why we think it's more a frustration call." ...

Sure, hyenas laugh. But did you know they groan ... to basically get some information about the identity of the animal. WERTHEIMER: One of the sounds you sent us is something that you call ...

Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta), also known as laughing hyenas ... students have created a large database about the Masai Mara animal's diet, movements, communication, births, deaths, lines ...

But not all hyenas laugh. In fact, their laughter is actually ... There are many other misconceptions about this animal, including its relatives. While hyenas make look similar to dogs, that ...

Are hyenas the most misunderstood animals in the wild? They're intelligent, have a sophisticated social order, and their famous laugh isn't even a laugh. From Killer IQ: Lion vs. Hyena. Can We ...

I don’t know all about the exact onomatopoeia of a hyena’s laugh. Maybe it’s hee-hee-ha-ha? One thing I’m sure of is that they’re actually very complex animals. Especially females ...

While most users couldn't help but laugh at his unusual situation, others compared the animal to the hyena's in Disney's The Lion King. One said:"[You] bought one of the enemies from Lion King." ...