In the city of Harar, “hyena men” feed the predators by hand. Now, research suggests the animals could help solve Ethiopia’s ...

As night falls over the ancient walled city of Harar, something unusual happens just beyond the gates. One by one, wild ...

It's already been shown that hyenas ate humans, but did early humans likewise dine on hyenas? They might have, say Spanish researchers who found evidence of human "processing" of hyena bones in an ...

Humans aren't the only ones who give up certain foods for Lent. In the 55 days before Easter in Ethiopia, hyenas are forced to turn from scavenging to hunting to make up for Christians' fasting ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American It's springtime in the northern hemisphere, ...

Spotted hyenas are among the most efficient predators in Africa, and also some of the most brutal. With a bite force stronger than a lion’s, they can crush bone with ease, consuming nearly every part ...