This video from BBC Earth shows spotted hyenas out-competing a small pride of lions to claim the remains of their kill, including the juicy and nutritious bone marrow. Spotted hyenas are not just scavengers, they are also formidable predators in their own right. One of my most popular posts on Wild Muse is about the quirky genital mimicry of female spotted hyenas.
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