All female Hynas have pseudo-penis through which they experience a uniquely difficult and painful child birth. These mums with tough labour also seldomly eat the old and the kids of other animals alive – bones, flesh, everything! Platforms Africa presents 5 reasons the famous scavenger has a difficult childbirth, interrogating the link between pains of labour, child birth through psedo-penis, and the phlegm of the fearless hunter
Giving birth to an offspring is usually not easy in all mammals. In hynas, it is more than that. This mammal experience a specially painful and difficult child birth experience because the spotted hyenas are known for their unique reproductive system.
Platforms Africa presents some interesting facts about spotted hyena births:
Unique Reproductive System
1. Female dominance: Spotted hyenas are one of the few mammalian species where females dominate males.
2. Masculinized genitalia: Female spotted hyenas have a pseudo-penis, which is actually an enlarged clitoris that resembles a penis.
Challenges During Birth
1. Difficult labour: The pseudo-penis can make giving birth more challenging due to its structure and the relatively small size of the birth canal.
2. High mortality rate: First-time mothers often experience difficulties during birth, which can lead to a higher mortality rate for both the mother and the cubs.
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Evolutionary Adaptations
1. Strong social bonds: Spotted hyenas have strong social bonds, which help them cope with the challenges of reproduction and childcare.
Other Factors
1. Evolutionary pressures: The unique reproductive system of spotted hyenas may have evolved as a result of strong selective pressures, such as the need for females to compete with males for resources and dominance
It’s worth noting that while spotted hyena births can be challenging, they are adapted to their unique reproductive system.
Now Their Apathy
Spotted hyenas are known for their powerful jaws and strong teeth, which enable them to:
1. Crush bones: Their teeth are adapted to crush bones, allowing them to extract marrow and nutrients.
2. Eat carrion: Hyenas are scavengers and can consume carrion, including bones and other tough tissues.
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They have also been spotted to have eaten animals alive without killing them. Meanwhile, hyenas are opportunistic feeders and can attack live prey. They typically aim to kill their prey before consuming it.
Their strong teeth and powerful jaws do allow them to:
1. Overpower prey: Hyenas can overpower and kill a variety of prey, from small antelopes to larger ungulates.
2. Consume prey efficiently: Their dental structure enables them to efficiently consume prey, including bones and other tough tissues.
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