Meet the spotted hyena – find out what hyenas eat, who leads their clans, and why they are called "laughing hyenas." African Animals: Spotted Hyena provides young readers with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This informative book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the spotted hyena.

The African Animals series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.