A Biologist Explains Why Female Hyenas Rule Their Clans. Hint: It’s Not Because They’re Stronger

Spotted hyena clans flip the script on mammalian power: here, dominance is inherited, alliances matter most and females rule ...

Do hyenas really live in matriarchies? Inside the most misunderstood social hierarchy

Spotted hyenas live in complex clans with females holding dominant positions over males. Rank is inherited through female lines, influencing access to resources and reproductive success. This social ...