Crocuta crocuta (Spotted Hyena)

The spotted hyena is a highly social predator found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. In the grasslands and savannas of Kenya's Masai Mara region, spotted hyenas inhabit the Southern Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and thickets, where they hunt large ungulates and scavenge kills from other predators. They are crepuscular and nocturnal hunters, though they may be active during daylight hours. Spotted hyenas are known for their complex social behavior and haunting vocalizations, living in clans with a strict matriarchal hierarchy. Their powerful jaws and digestive systems allow them to consume virtually all parts of a kill, including bones.