Answering the big questions. Don't laugh.

This hyena walked into a bar...
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Several thousand readers have asked: why do hyenas laugh? We went out into the bush to find out.
Spotted hyenas have a rich vocal repertory; they emit about a dozen distinct vocalizations, most of which can be modulated in various ways to alter their