Spotted hyenas live in large, structured social groups called clans. Clans can include up to 80 individuals! Each clan is led by one alpha female and has a strict social hierarchy; notably, all females rank higher than males.
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Spotted hyenas live in large, structured social groups called clans. Clans can include up to 80 individuals! Each clan is led by one alpha female and has a strict social hierarchy; notably, all females rank higher than males.