Ever wondered how we estimate the age of spotted #hyena cubs?

From TEENY-WEENIES to SHAGGY TEENS, here's our method in a nutshell - spiced up with some #HyenaFacts. 👇

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#fieldwork #carnivores
Aging of #hyena cubs: the BLACK TODDLERS (1 to 4 weeks)

#Hyenafacts: mothers give birth to 1 or 2 cubs (very rarely 3)

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#Hyenas #BabyAnimals #SciComm
Aging of hyena cubs: the SPOTTY CUTIES (1 to 5 months)

#Hyenafacts: #hyena milk is highly nutritious and cubs grow 75g/day during the first 6 months

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#CuteAnimals #Ngorongoro
Aging of hyena cubs: the SNOOPY BUGGERS (5 to 9 months)

#HyenaFacts: cubs are ranked just below their mother and dominate their older siblings from previous litters

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#Fieldwork #PopSci
Aging of hyena cubs: the SHAGGY TEENS (9 to 12 months)

#Hyenafacts: cubs are nursed for up to 2 years (average = 15 months in #Ngorongoro)

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#Mammals #SciComm
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