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18 Facts About Why Hyenas Laugh and Vocalize
Behind the eerie cackles across the African savanna lies a complex social language of rank and stress.
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The real scientific reasons behind the eerie giggles of African hyenas. 
18. Solitary Hyena Species 
17. The Termite Eating Aardwolf 
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15. Greeting Ceremonies 
14. Cub Begging Calls 
13. Low Warning Growls 
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11. Exceptional Night Vision 
10. Bone Crushing Jaws 
9. Skilled Apex Predators 
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7. Massive Matriarchal Clans 
6. Female Social Dominance 
5. Complex Vocal Repertoire 
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3. Feeding Frenzy Tension 
2. Submissive Appeasement 
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Far from expressing joy or humor, the famous laugh of the spotted hyena is a sophisticated social signal rooted in tension and rank.
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