Canids and Hyaenids Predation

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A single hyena is strong and powerful enough to kill a full-grown bull wildebeest.

From Hyena Nights & Kalahari Days by Dr Gus Mills

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Videos of single hyenas attacking adult wildebeest.

"A single spotted hyena takes down a full grown wildebeest bull and starts to feed. The hyena uses the typical takedown technique of immobilising the prey by tearing into the soft areas of the groin, then starting to feed as the animal helplessly watches. Many people dislike hyenas as they think they are purely scavengers that take food from other animals. Many people know that they do take their own prey but still dislike them due to their technique. They are not equipped with the tools (Long, sharp teeth and claws)that big cats have but still manage to efficiently feed themselves."

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