Hyena Queen

Earlier today, I watched a National Geographic special called the "Hyena Queen" - The name sparked my curiosity at the enigma of the Hyena and the fact that the Hyenas are generally considered 'evil' animals due to their mock 'laughter', to add to that, I never knew that the Hyena clan is a Matriarchal society, but the name suggests as such and the show proves it.

This show provides an insight into the lives of a struggling Hyena clan going through some very hard times, the Hyenas let the photographer (Kim) get VERY close and even pet them, they accept him as one of their clan and even allow him to come close to a kill they took down - As if allowing him to eat it - While blocking out another member of the clan (Which was a Hyena), rather surprising, don't you think?

This show also provides a deep insight into the Hyena anatomy, it appears their tongue is like that of a cat, rugged, rather than like that of a dog, smooth. To add to that, female Hyenas seem to have reproductive organs that appear to be of penile origins, yet does not do the role of a penis - Meaning, the Hyena females actually give birth from their mock-penis organ - No explanation has been found for this anatomy to date.

This show is absolutely amazing, for me it was an emotional roller coaster amongst other things and filled me with wonder about this amazing species of animals which we know so little about, I urge you all to find a way to watch it and as soon as possible, the presentation is unbelievable and the narrator really gets you in touch with the pack and takes you on a ride of a lifetime. Amazing show.

http://www.ngcasia.com/Programmes/Main.aspx?Id=205