Animal Babies: First Year on Earth

Hyena Sisters Learn How to Identify and Escape Threats

From birth, the spotted hyena clan’s den site has been Bisque and Chowder's entire world. Now that they have reached seven months in age they need to start learning the skills to survive outside it, and their mother takes the lead. The sisters must stick close to her, as she has to teach them how to identify and escape threats. At this time of year long grass can easily conceal stalking predators.

Hyena Sisters Learn How to Identify and Escape Threats

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