A History of Hyenas

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  • Опубліковано 8 сер 2020
  • Hyenas are a family of Feliform Carnivorans renowned for their bone crushing jaws and eerie laughing calls. Apart from the four living species, the group has a detailed fossil record that details a transition from civet-like arboreal ancestors to the canine-like predators we know today. Their diversity peaked roughly 15 mya, when many genera roamed across Africa, Eurasia and even North America.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 140

  • @andrewgan557
    @andrewgan557 3 роки тому +86

    ancient hyenas were quite diverse ranging from civetlike, cayotelike to racy cheetah like and giant bearlike forms.

  • @granolapancake
    @granolapancake 3 роки тому +35

    Thanks for going through the effort of putting together these videos. I've really been enjoying them, and their educational merit.

  • @th3falleng0d69
    @th3falleng0d69 3 роки тому +45

    Truly after a 5th grade project on stripped hyena I fell in love with them. Very very happy about this. So much I'm listening to it a second time

  • @douglasthescottishtwin3989
    @douglasthescottishtwin3989 2 роки тому +6

    The Cave Hyena is my favorite Prehistoric hyena along with Pachycrocuta.

  • @mortified776
    @mortified776 3 роки тому +11

    Aardwolves are so wholesome!

  • @Zabi-S
    @Zabi-S 3 роки тому +17

    My favorite Carnivora group. You should have briefly mentioned the convergent-like massive Dinocrocuta.

  • @Kurotitan7125
    @Kurotitan7125 Рік тому +2

    It's so strange to me that Hyaenodon has lots of traits akin to Hyenas but they're not related

  • @clockworkclockwisepro4925
    @clockworkclockwisepro4925 Рік тому

    In Nigeria there's a group of people who keep hyenas as pets, or show animals like in a circus. I wonder if given the chance could hyenas become as useful to humanity as dogs? It is a shame that these beautiful creatures are given such a bad reputation in the eyes of most modern media, because humans have a tendency to kill those animals that we identify as threats. This will most likely lead to their eventual extinction. Perhaps one day this will change and you may find yourself strolling through Central Park with a hyena at your side. Its a thought at least, but thank you for this video and stay curious family.🖖 Live long and prosper 😎

  • @Arctic-X
    @Arctic-X 3 роки тому +13

    underrated channel...should be bigger..but its hard to build a following on youtube

  • @thelaughinghyenas8465
    @thelaughinghyenas8465 3 роки тому +28

    Thank you very much! I really enjoyed your review of the family genealogy.

  • @Aridzonan13
    @Aridzonan13 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for all your efforts exploring ancient hyenas, mustelids, Eocene Carnivora, Nimravids, all of the big cat lineages, etc. I've been researching ancient mammals for years. However, your level of detail is very interesting , thorough and is greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work.

  • @thedarkmasterthedarkmaster
    @thedarkmasterthedarkmaster 3 роки тому +21

    really good video. Man you've covered loads of groups

  • @gabrielsmedleysanimaltime5826
    @gabrielsmedleysanimaltime5826 3 роки тому +11

    Looking forward to the American lion next!

  • @lightningboltt5437
    @lightningboltt5437 2 роки тому +8

    Hyenas are so amazing and just looking at him gives me this sense of awe

  • @theblackheath8547
    @theblackheath8547 2 роки тому +5

    Dr Polaris, thanks for the great content. I like that you go beyond the usual documentary level writing and jump right into the deep end with the science.

  • @burymycampaignatwoundedkne3395
    @burymycampaignatwoundedkne3395 3 роки тому +12

    If you're open to suggestions, I find the gars to be a fascinating type of fish.

  • @indinsh5075
    @indinsh5075 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video been looking for a video that tackles hyena evolution glad discovered this channel

  • @dadahyena
    @dadahyena 2 роки тому +1

    Fascinating and insightful video on a group of animals that really deserve more respect; thank you for making these great documentaries!

  • @markokrsmanovic2562
    @markokrsmanovic2562 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for a great little lecture doctah.

  • @sharendonnelly7770
    @sharendonnelly7770 Рік тому

    Fascinating video! I do enjoy your narratives, content, and explanations of species behaviors and evolution. Don't know how others see this channel, but I love it.