Carnivores (East and Hofer 2013; Eloff 1964)
Seasonal and regional variation in diet
Scavenger opportunistically
Major dietary items (Bearder 1977; Breuer 2005; Cooper 1990; Cooper et al. 1999; Di Silvestre et al. 2000; Kruuk 1972; Mills 1984a)
Uncommonly consumed animals (Bearder 1977; Breuer 2005; Cooper 1990; Cooper et al. 1999; Di Silvestre et al. 2000; Kruuk 1972; Mills 1984a)
Other
Most significant source of dietary intake (from Cooper et al. 1999 unless otherwise noted)
Hunting packs
Strategy and technique for large prey
Strategy and technique for small prey
Opportunistically scavenge
Patterns of feeding
Voracious
Other
Spotted hyena teeth are specialized for a carnivorous lifestyle. Cheek teeth are robust and capable of crushing large bones. This image taken at the Auob Riverbed, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa.
Image credit: © Bernard Dupont from Flickr. Some rights reserved.
Bearder (1977)
Breuer (2005)
Cooper (1990)
Cooper et al. (1999)
Di Silvestre et al. (2000)
East and Hofer (2013)
Eloff (1964)
Gould (1981)
Koepfli et al. (2006)
Kruuk (1972)
Mills (1984a)
Mills (1984b)