Hyena Birth

This wasnt a pleasant or magical affair instead it was quite stressful and grim to watch.

Hyena birth. Because the male hyena must insert his penis into the female hyenas pseudopenis in a long complicated process rape of the female hyena is physically impossible. She is the only one taking care of them in a special den called a natal den which is made only for females with cubs. NEW BORN ZEBRA DONT ESCAPES FROM THE CHASE OF HYENAS Zebra Giving BirthDescription.

Instead theyll be able to join in on the fun and learn a thing or two from the females of the clan. Imagine giving birth through a penis said study co. The Family Is Waiting Baby Hyena Born Reproduction LIVEDescription.

Giving birth is difficult for female hyenas as the females give birth through their narrow clitoris and spotted hyena cubs are the largest carnivoran young relative to their mothers weight. Why Do Female Spotted Hyenas Give Birth Through Their Pseudo-Penises. Female hyenas give birth to two to four young.

Female spotted hyenas have unusually high testosterone levels that dont just change behavior but also transform the female sex organs. Like house cats these animals are avid groomers that also mark territory but they use anal glands instead of urination. A new hyena den was discovered near the camp recently and while guests were admiring the pack of hyenas going about the family business their guide Julius realised that one female was actually in the process of giving birth.

The society of the spotted hyena is matriarchal meaning that females are larger stronger and more aggressive than males. During parturition the clitoris ruptures in order to facilitate the passage of the young and may take weeks to heal. Brown hyenas are the second largest ranging from 51 to 63 inches 130 to 160 cm long and weighing 75 to 160 lbs.

An unusual feature of the hyena is that the females have a pseudo-penis. The hyena is Africas most common large carnivore. Unique Features of the Spotted Hyena Cub.