Post by Eva on May 31, 2008 15:56:27 GMT -5
First off, I would highly advise you google search hyenas and read a wiki article to update yourself on them =]
General Hyena Rules:
1)Females are almost always above males unless out numbered
Male Rules:
1)There is no such thing as "alpha" male in hyena society
2) Males are typically smaller/weaker than females
3) Males may not claim land
4) They can not 'force' breed
5) When a male cub reaches 2 years of age he is driven off
Female Rules:
1)Females can claim lands
2) The female hyena gets to pick her own mate
3) Lower ranking females generally are in the same group as the males
Breeding/Whelping Rules:
1)Hyena cubs usually try to kill eachother >:-)
2) Cubs usually have a high mortality rate (11/18 die...)
3) Whelping females have a *hard* time giving birth
4) Cubs are not weaned until 1 year of age
5) Title is inherited, if your mom is Alpha you'll be Alpha unless challenged (if your mom is low rank you're low rank too!)