I love how hyenas never seem able to decide between curiosity and caution. :D I wish more people would realize how amazing these highly intelligent animals really are.
tell the media and society to stop perpetuating wildlife as something to kill and murder. when I was out in the desert a decade ago seeing family and my car broke down (i was like 19) and i had to walk several miles back to their house and took a shortcut through vacant land on the outskirts of the town, I had many wild coyotes follow me the entire way. must have been a small group of a half dozen. they kept running back and forth around so much and going in and around scrub bushes it was hard to tell which ones were the same ones and if more had come up. i stopped and showed them my hands and pockets and they smelled me and let me reach out and pet their backs. they stood right alongside me like my own dogs do. i had a leather belt on and they kept wanting to take my belt off any time they thought i couldn't see them. they were very sweet and curious, they never once were mean. they have a very unique trot to their gait, they just seem to float across the ground the way their paws move. they are also very lightweight, about the weight of a collie. i took a bottle of water out for one and poured it into a hubcap i found from an old car on the way and he drank the water all up. they just followed me behind me and alongside me the entire way back. my uncle couldnt believe it. when i went up on his deck and banged on the door he jumped back from the window and he said "what the hell is this?" i said "its my posse, let us in". lol
@@MrWolfSnack I agree with you. Example is that a lot of people hate sharks and other animals, yet there’s barely any shark related deaths every year. Sharks are just chill, and most don’t even attack when there’s blood nearby. Some people have to realise that, like us, not everyone of a certain species is bad. They’re like us, some are aggressive, others are nice. Also that story was really nice :)
I love how the one Hyena is so curious; like he knows how dangerous humans can be, but there's a small pack of them in that vehicle, just watching him. And as much as the humans are amazed at him, he's amazed at them. No yelling and weapons and pain; just quiet talking, hushed tones and being still.
Hyenas always take caution to anything taller than them. But if there were 20 or so hyenas in that video, i'm not sure if it will end well for the people
They don't think that way. Like sharks, they're likely not to even see you as food. Hyenas are a very tamable animal believe it or not, it's just not a good life for them and one bite, even a playful and well mannered one, can seriously damage you since they're evolved to crush bones for nutrition with their jaws. Regardless though, they're wonderful animals and like dogs (even though they are their own species entirely), they understand social behavior and will show affection when rewarded and when hungry. Because of their raw strength and sharp teeth however, it's difficult to train them without restraint since they can playfully bite one another more safely than with humans, even though it wouldn't be aggressive whatsoever -- still dangerous nonetheless.
Hyenas are so cute in my opinion- I know they are fierce predators but seeing them so timid and cautious like this and how sweet their faces are is so great. They’re really interesting and beautiful animals.
They have two know interactions with humans, apex killer and friendly food giver (there is a whole thing about farmers feeling hyenas to keep them from hunting livestock) and the hyenas are taking a dangerous gamble.
Hyenas are very smart and they probably know that humans are unpredictable, we could feed them and give them affection or we could just kill them for sport
It's a common misconception that Hyenas are vicious beasts. They are very intelligent and know what fights are worth it. They understand the capabilities of humans and make sure they are relaxed around them. Incredible animals.
You could say the same about bears, it doesn't mean you should get close to one or let it smell you. It's a stupid risk. Wild animals are unpredictable, and this isn't worth it.
@@bucketboy8461 yes of course, but then again he shouldn’t be sticking his arm out to a hyena’s face. What kind of sorcery could make a human being act so stupid? Might as well go give your hand out to a wolf, bear, crocodile, lion... 90% of the time that’s not going to end well.
@@topiheimola69 Humans have always been dumbasses. That shouldn't surprise you... Humans are the biggest morons on the planet, yet are given the privilege of opposable thumbs. It's honestly tragic.
@@KaBar41 omnivores and carnivores carry disease and parasites in their meat, you never wondered why most human society eats herbivores and not dogs and cats? asian bugmen are an exception they'll eat fucking anything
@@user-hk8yp7cw1v those aren't mammals, pretty much all carnivorous mammals carry parasites. It's also inefficient to eat meat eating mammals, we eat grazing animals because they can digest plant matter and turn it into flesh we can digest with little energy lost. Carnivores expend too much energy chasing prey and their meat is tough and stringy as a result.
A lot of people don't realise that humans behave like many other mammals, maybe with a little more intelligence. The real difference is ability to learn stored knowledge.
So first of all this is extremely dangerous and I don't advise letting a hyena get that close. Second of all this is adorable and I love it anyways. Animals don't attack people for food often due to humans being unusual prey, so sometimes you get really sweet moments like these if the animal feels safe enough to approach you. Again though.. Don't do this, really. You might encounter one that either feels threatened enough to attack, or for some reason decides it does want to eat you.
Well, I have been to Africa multiple times and one of the cardinal rules is that you don't, ever, place any part of your body that close to a predator.
I don't dislike them, but I get why they get a bad rep. They are smelly and they are opportunistic scavengers, giving them a certain aura of shiftyness. They are cautious and curious here, but that doesn't equal friendly. They'd eat you if they thought they could get away with it. Considering they are social animals, they can learn to socialize with humans too. In essence they are just smelly, shifty-looking wolves and wolves used to get a major bad rep back in the day.
Mike because they are ruthless killing machines maybe that’s why you idiot? You think everybody needs to like them just because they look „adorable“ to you? 😂 wtf is wrong with these people nowadays
I’ve seen the Hyenas with Kevin Richardson on the Lion whisper’s channel and they seem to be quite gentle creatures when on good terms. Though this Hyena was cautious, it was still pretty gentle in its approach.
Hyenas hardly attack humans. They're friendlier and more curious than lions. There's no likely danger. These guys just got the moment right. No threat whatsoever
@@ernestsalisbury2766 They dont attack adult humans simply being scared and not knowing what they are, they will however attack children and smaller humans if desperate and hungry
@@azunkor422 Hyenas are usually not alone. Of course they are wary of humans. Who wouldn't be. But whether you believe it or not we are on the menu. However, they tend to grab a piece of you and retreat rather than devour you whole as many campers who have had their faces ripped off while sleeping would attest. Have you in fact ever been to Africa? It doesn't sound like it.
Once in a lifetime opportunity, nothing bad happened, memories made.... Seemed like a pretty smart move... P.S. It would seem that Captain Hindsight, appears in many faces, huh?
A hyena wouldn't bite you. They're too smart. You aren't a prey, you're an alien to them. They didn't look hunting, just curious. Also attacking a human has a high record of ending in death for the hyena. Not a worthy risk. They're just playful, curious because that isn't usual for them.
@@maykonbrasileiro761No, they weren't. That would be if he was aggressive against them or offered food. He's being the most passive/neutral to their curious instinct. Look how just by moving his hand they got scared. They fear you more than you are afraid of them.
The hyena in the title image is so cute that I saw it right away. Thanks to the footage you took, I was able to see the friendly hyenas up close. I was attracted to the humorous look of hyenas.
Ehhh, what does the strongest bite force have to do with anything? Wouldn't a tendency towards attacking humans, be the more legitimate threat here? Lucky??
@@duncanblack7359 pitbulls have one very weak bite forces compared to most other Domesticated dog, Pitbulls bite force is at 200 lbs per square inch thats not even enough to break a bone in your arm.
If the hyena was also known for aggressively attacking humans, wouldn't that actually make this a lucky encounter? What does strongest bite force" have to do with anything?
Hyena: remembering to be on its best behavior as it remembers what humanity did to the descendants of the wolf. Descendants of wolves: sad pug and angry chihuahua noises
@@richardconrad5438If you didn't get the joke then click Read more So Basically the joke was that hyenas are watching the hairless apes with iPhones filming them and thinking I wonder how the wolves ended up and we cut to a big eyed mini wolf with a cursed skull and breathing problems and a spoiled Mexican child
These people were not in danger. Hyenas are not aggressive. Not even when they hunt and kill are they all that aggressive. They're strategic and loud. They don't just fucking walk up and bite things. Dogs don't even do that usually unless afraid. But Hyenas ain't afraid of shit, obviously. That's why so many African dudes tame them for whatever reason. It's not a great life for them, but it's entirely doable and they understand social affection and will show kindness for food and love. Btw The Spotted Hyena has been my favorite animal for a decade. You can bet your ass I know more about it than you. They also do not have the most powerful jaws in the world, not even close. Thank you.
So you even know that Weird Psudo- thing about the Females that I don’t wanna go into detail about and wish I could unknow? A simple yes or No will Suffice
I think I read somewhere that Hyenas has some of the strongest jaws of an animal of their size. Like bone shattering strong jaws. Which makes them being so close to this guys forearm really nailbiting.
I love Hyenas. That being said I would never let a wild one get that close to me, they could easily snap that man's forearm like a twig they have such an overpowering bite force.
I remember reading about a scene where a pack of wolves that had never seen what a horse was before meeting one for the first time, they reacted exactly like this, not aggressive, just stared curiously while keeping some distance. While this may seem strange it actually makes sense, you can't just eat anything you like, you have to factor in effort given (hunting/gathering) and whether something is edible (poisoning) and even with the latter it's not always just a case of whether the target evolved to be fatal to eat, you could swallow the wrong part and die after due to something like vitamin overdoes, there are 2 cases of this happening in humans, so the Hyenas' response makes sense when you look at this data, they see pale skinned white humans (sitting inside a big weird thingy I might add) and are curious but not sure what to do with it so instead just sniff a bit and then move on to something else
Theres also the: will this thing kill me Factor when they hunt. A modern horse is quite big, and can easily kill a hyena. Now, granted they would take it down but probs not without casualties. Just shows the intelligence of these animals.
It was only curious in the sense that it was wondering if it could get away with grabbing the free meat hanging out the side of the car. Everything in this video suggest to me that it was building up to an attack. It showed little fear and was testing what it could get away with. Given enough time, that hyena would have nipped. Animals don't always broadcast their intention to attack. Sometimes it is a split second decision that comes out of the blue. That's why seasoned animal handlers that seemingly should have known better can and frequently do get nipped. They never saw it coming because there were no signs. That is why you never leave a wild animal encounter to chance, particularly with animals as powerful as these. The default should always be "this thing can bite, I should keep my distance."
@@Skippy19812 Just because it was sniffing him doesn't mean it was going to rip his arm off. If the hyena really wanted to it would've done so already, but it didn't. It was probably their first time seeing human contact which is why the hyena's were being curious and cautious. Just look at when the dude simply moved his arm a little, both of the hyena's backed off. I've encountered coyotes, raccoons, opossums, etc.. while hiking in California and all of those animals just left me alone. They aren't bloodthirsty beings looking to kill us, they're more afraid of us. The only times an animal would really attack a human is if they're defending their babies, if we are in their territory, or if we provoke them.
@@lilankylosaurus1015 true ,but If You are attacced by an opossum Or a coyote it's One thing another Is a hayina that's got a bite thats Twice that of a Grey Wolf. By.
Behold, the CZcams comment section...where experts and analysts all somehow post their comments about animal handing on someone's vacation. Yea..... such geniuses much to be learned from a comment
Highkey Activated hyenas are incredibly intelligent. Those two in particular probably seen more humans than you think. And probably watched their pack or so ignore humans. Not every animal is savage and just bites everything. If you watched the video, you could obviously see that the tail wasn’t up or swaying. This whole comment section is another reason why hyenas are so misunderstood. Could a different hyena bite that guy? Yeah probably. But like i said, hyenas are intelligent and very misunderstood. I blame the lion king for this-
@@operator_ace8502 how is that a counterclaim to me saying that you shouldn't stick your Hand out to Hyenas FOR SAFETY MEASURES, If those Hyenas were so comfortable why did they attempt to run just because that guy made a slow subtle movement, That is instinctual and that could have turned into Aggression instead of fear and he could have been instinctualy bitten, you cant say if they were other Hyenas, Hyena aren't individual they are instinctual and they will act how Hyenas act.
@@operator_ace8502 it's a wild hyena. I don't get what your saying? Are you saying it won't bite because it looks cute and it's smart? Wild animals are not to be messed with.
I know that hyenas aren't as villainous as portrayed in films, but if I got this close to one I would still be somewhere between fascinated and freaking the heck out.
@@futurei0oo no, that is not the case. Polar Bears and great withe sharks, with there specialist diets don't like human meat. Espicaly hyenas are know both to digg up human graves and prey on humans. This argument doesn't even make sense since hyeans don't only are specialsit on eating bones , unlike the meat specialists, like lions.But also hunt for smaler prey. If you meet a cackle of hungry hyenas in the wild. They would eat you.
Polar bears will eat anything, as I understand it. Because of the barren environment. They're the most aggressive bears, and the biggest bears.@@hailgiratinathetruegod7564
@@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl Hyenas _are_ terrifying when they hunt, that isn't misguided at all. They are still beautiful though. "Beautiful" and "terrifying" aren't mutually exclusive - anything from a hyena to a fighter jet to an anime protagonist can be both.
@@adriantepes4355 Try educating yourself. They very rarely get killed by dominant males . They bully weak lionesses all the time . They’re beautiful majestic highly intelligent predators
@@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl Wait wait hold on. When did I specify whether it's a lion or a lioness? And did you not read the word "hunt". I'm pretty sure you're knowledgeable enough to know that lionesses aren't their preferred sources of food. "Try educating yourself" mr. Smartass
For those wondering why the Hyena is so cautious, game parks guides have come to the conclusion that Hyenas or any other predators cannot harm you if you are on top of a safari vehicle because it does not consider the vehicle as prey due to the size of the vehicle just like it can't attack a hippo or elephants. However, if you get out of the vehicle and even worse, start running, their instinct to chase you will kick in and you will become a good lunch in no time. Note that Hyenas don't kill its prey first, it eats it while the prey is still alive. Therefore, your death will take longer than you think.
Buddy cite your sources. Mine is here. Don't stick your hands and don't climb ontop of a car or else you can say goodbye to a couple of your appendages. blog.tracks4africa.co.za/how-to-act-around-wild-animals-while-on-safari/
I can’t believe how stupid and dangerous this was. People who think otherwise are the ones we hear about on the news with their remains being found. Watching too many Disney movies.
Person: *moves hand slightly*
Hyena: DUDE CHILL
Heh, wolves are same way in the wild.
@@jhuh24 omg
LOOK OUT HE'S GOT AN ARM
Daddy chill
@@user-nf1bz3sn4z oh god
I love how hyenas never seem able to decide between curiosity and caution. :D I wish more people would realize how amazing these highly intelligent animals really are.
tell the media and society to stop perpetuating wildlife as something to kill and murder. when I was out in the desert a decade ago seeing family and my car broke down (i was like 19) and i had to walk several miles back to their house and took a shortcut through vacant land on the outskirts of the town, I had many wild coyotes follow me the entire way. must have been a small group of a half dozen. they kept running back and forth around so much and going in and around scrub bushes it was hard to tell which ones were the same ones and if more had come up.
i stopped and showed them my hands and pockets and they smelled me and let me reach out and pet their backs. they stood right alongside me like my own dogs do. i had a leather belt on and they kept wanting to take my belt off any time they thought i couldn't see them. they were very sweet and curious, they never once were mean. they have a very unique trot to their gait, they just seem to float across the ground the way their paws move. they are also very lightweight, about the weight of a collie. i took a bottle of water out for one and poured it into a hubcap i found from an old car on the way and he drank the water all up. they just followed me behind me and alongside me the entire way back. my uncle couldnt believe it. when i went up on his deck and banged on the door he jumped back from the window and he said "what the hell is this?" i said "its my posse, let us in". lol
@@MrWolfSnack That's really a cool story! :D
@@MrWolfSnack I agree with you. Example is that a lot of people hate sharks and other animals, yet there’s barely any shark related deaths every year. Sharks are just chill, and most don’t even attack when there’s blood nearby. Some people have to realise that, like us, not everyone of a certain species is bad. They’re like us, some are aggressive, others are nice. Also that story was really nice :)
@@MrWolfSnack your story , wait for them to be hungry
@@ntsproductions567 go pet a grizzly bear than lmao
I can't belive a Hyena came that close to the most dangerous species on the planet
@general patton this is racist
@general patton you are right nowdays everything is racist but it doesn't mean we should be racist also
@general patton Lol i apologize then
@general patton racist= realest
Is this twitter?
I love how the one Hyena is so curious; like he knows how dangerous humans can be, but there's a small pack of them in that vehicle, just watching him. And as much as the humans are amazed at him, he's amazed at them. No yelling and weapons and pain; just quiet talking, hushed tones and being still.
Hyenas always take caution to anything taller than them. But if there were 20 or so hyenas in that video, i'm not sure if it will end well for the people
@@adrianc2463lol no, they take down animals the size of this dude's car
@@God-ch8lq but in groups. They won't be so reckless if it's 1v1
@@adrianc2463 yes, but still, humans aren't their target prey, just not worth it
Hyna be like ' Never had an easy meal, could this be a trap'
LMAO
Frank Marshall 😂
Lol, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
His buddy be like " ima stand over here
They don't think that way. Like sharks, they're likely not to even see you as food. Hyenas are a very tamable animal believe it or not, it's just not a good life for them and one bite, even a playful and well mannered one, can seriously damage you since they're evolved to crush bones for nutrition with their jaws. Regardless though, they're wonderful animals and like dogs (even though they are their own species entirely), they understand social behavior and will show affection when rewarded and when hungry. Because of their raw strength and sharp teeth however, it's difficult to train them without restraint since they can playfully bite one another more safely than with humans, even though it wouldn't be aggressive whatsoever -- still dangerous nonetheless.
I can’t be the only one who thinks hyenas have super cute faces!
I think so too.
One of my favourite animals. Beautiful amazing ancient creatures.
Yeah, I think hyenas are extremely neat. The Lion King really did them dirty. :/
I remember seeing them at a zoo for the first time a few weeks ago
They were so quiet and peaceful😁
Less when it is covered of blood
I can't believe something this cute has the personality of a chainsaw
I mean if you're open enough even a hippo can seem adorable.
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@@adriantepes4355facts
Hyenas are so cute in my opinion- I know they are fierce predators but seeing them so timid and cautious like this and how sweet their faces are is so great. They’re really interesting and beautiful animals.
They even babysit other cubs when the mother is away.
I love hyenas too.
Yep, and i've also seen a hyena eat elephant's guts through it's as*
@@PotatoVideosHD 😱 Omg
Hyena: *one of the most powerful jaw bites in the mammal kingdom*
Human: "Smell my finger bro"
Not even on top5..
@@davis6692 in the mammal kingdom it is number 5 with 1100 PSI bite force. Check your facts:)
@@evyuser 5 Jaguar : 2000 psi. ...
4 Hippopotamus - Bite Force : 1825 psi. ...
3 American Alligator - Bite Force : 2125 psi. ...
2 Saltwater Crocodile - Bite Force : 3690 psi. ...
1 Nile Crocodile - Bite Force : 5000 psi.
theres the top 5 in the world hyenas are number 8
check your facts :)
Amazing how an animal that can tear it's prey to shreds is so cautious around people
It should be. Humans are without exception the most dangerous animals on the planet.
They have two know interactions with humans, apex killer and friendly food giver (there is a whole thing about farmers feeling hyenas to keep them from hunting livestock) and the hyenas are taking a dangerous gamble.
well any animal would be cautious people are fucking huge compared to most animals especially when in vehicles
Hyenas are very smart and they probably know that humans are unpredictable, we could feed them and give them affection or we could just kill them for sport
Because their more afraid of humans
Considering I’ve seen a hyena literally bite off the leg of a fully grown gazelle I would NEVER hold my hand out to one under ANY circumstance.
Hyena jaw os strong enough to bite off a rhinoceros head from its body☠️
I have watched people, literally die in traffic accidents, yet I still drive automobiles...
Maybe it's time to break outta that shell, huh?
may the natural selection claim you@@codymoe4986
@@maykonbrasileiro761Dude seriously?💀
@codymoe4986 I get what you were going for, but comparing driving a car to intentionally offering yourself to a hyena doesn't really gel.
"It's okay bro my dog doesn't bite"
The Dog:
It's a common misconception that Hyenas are vicious beasts. They are very intelligent and know what fights are worth it. They understand the capabilities of humans and make sure they are relaxed around them. Incredible animals.
You could say the same about bears, it doesn't mean you should get close to one or let it smell you. It's a stupid risk. Wild animals are unpredictable, and this isn't worth it.
@@tomatodamashi I’m pretty sure these people are on some nature tour they didn’t just stroll up on some hyenas for no reason
@@bucketboy8461 yes of course, but then again he shouldn’t be sticking his arm out to a hyena’s face. What kind of sorcery could make a human being act so stupid? Might as well go give your hand out to a wolf, bear, crocodile, lion... 90% of the time that’s not going to end well.
Those are pups
@@topiheimola69 Humans have always been dumbasses. That shouldn't surprise you... Humans are the biggest morons on the planet, yet are given the privilege of opposable thumbs. It's honestly tragic.
Hyena must be thinking:
This really smells like food. To bite or not to bite is the question
I ruined 69 likes
@@Shane-re4ki The hell makes you think omnivore meat is poison?
@@KaBar41 omnivores and carnivores carry disease and parasites in their meat, you never wondered why most human society eats herbivores and not dogs and cats? asian bugmen are an exception they'll eat fucking anything
@@NGRevenant Bruh what about crocs and gators that people eat? and I bet some fish are omnivores...
@@user-hk8yp7cw1v those aren't mammals, pretty much all carnivorous mammals carry parasites. It's also inefficient to eat meat eating mammals, we eat grazing animals because they can digest plant matter and turn it into flesh we can digest with little energy lost. Carnivores expend too much energy chasing prey and their meat is tough and stringy as a result.
I feel like people underestimate the intelligence of animals a lot, especially Hyenas. Very smart and curious... I'm surprised they got so close.
Hyenas are literally better than chimps when it comes to solving problems cooperatively
But I love hyenas. Why would I underestimate them?
A lot of people don't realise that humans behave like many other mammals, maybe with a little more intelligence. The real difference is ability to learn stored knowledge.
So first of all this is extremely dangerous and I don't advise letting a hyena get that close. Second of all this is adorable and I love it anyways. Animals don't attack people for food often due to humans being unusual prey, so sometimes you get really sweet moments like these if the animal feels safe enough to approach you. Again though.. Don't do this, really. You might encounter one that either feels threatened enough to attack, or for some reason decides it does want to eat you.
Exactly cause of that hynea grabbed his hand ain’t no letting go with them jaws woulda yanked him out the truck and ate him alive
I would be wearing gauntlets if I had my hands out like that.
I wouldn't have done it.
@@Jagar_Tharn probably could crush steel gauntlets considering the plate is actually pretty thin.
Yeah I can't stress this enough to people. Hyenas are not toys or pets, they are vicious, don't get close to them.
All of a sudden everyone in the comment section become animal expert
Don’t let ur own ignorance prevent u from learning new things
well is survival instinct. your hand + hyena= captain hook
Haha
Well, I have been to Africa multiple times and one of the cardinal rules is that you don't, ever, place any part of your body that close to a predator.
@@mkilpatr03 noted
they look adorable man how could people dislike them
Allosaurus
They’re actually smart as hell, though I don’t think you’d understand that since their brain size is probably larger than yours.
@@coffee4682 I think he was talking about people who don't like them.
@Allosaurus I know man, this is such a clear case of lost in translation. I don't quite know how he mistook what you said.
I don't dislike them, but I get why they get a bad rep. They are smelly and they are opportunistic scavengers, giving them a certain aura of shiftyness. They are cautious and curious here, but that doesn't equal friendly. They'd eat you if they thought they could get away with it. Considering they are social animals, they can learn to socialize with humans too. In essence they are just smelly, shifty-looking wolves and wolves used to get a major bad rep back in the day.
Mike because they are ruthless killing machines maybe that’s why you idiot? You think everybody needs to like them just because they look „adorable“ to you? 😂 wtf is wrong with these people nowadays
I’ve seen the Hyenas with Kevin Richardson on the Lion whisper’s channel and they seem to be quite gentle creatures when on good terms. Though this Hyena was cautious, it was still pretty gentle in its approach.
LIon Whisper's channel has one the best hyena content ever!
Kevin raised his hyenas from pups, they consider him part of their social group. Not equivalent to encountering wild hyenas.
My dude, if the hyena decides that's HIS hand now; there will be no arguing with him.
Hyena: Hey whats this?
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Hyena: Oh my gosh it moved!
Hei hyena 💖💖💖
@@euamohienas9979Hello fellow hyena.
@@mwituthehyena9909 you is love of hyena ?
i'm a whale but i love them
@@tiffanywilliams6040 😳
Hyenas hardly attack humans. They're friendlier and more curious than lions. There's no likely danger. These guys just got the moment right. No threat whatsoever
Hilarious - Clearly you have never been to Africa. Hardly attack humans? Children in parts of Kenya are being devoured on their way to school
@@ernestsalisbury2766 They dont attack adult humans simply being scared and not knowing what they are, they will however attack children and smaller humans if desperate and hungry
@@azunkor422 Hyenas are usually not alone. Of course they are wary of humans. Who wouldn't be. But whether you believe it or not we are on the menu. However, they tend to grab a piece of you and retreat rather than devour you whole as many campers who have had their faces ripped off while sleeping would attest. Have you in fact ever been to Africa? It doesn't sound like it.
@@ernestsalisbury2766 i am from Western Africa actually
The Hyenas were just as scared. Noticed when the guy move his arm they jumped back.
That was very dumb to stick your hand near a wild hyena.
Really dumb. Ever notice rich spoiled people tend to have ZERO common sense. I have.
yep, they were pretty much asking the hyenas to bite,
fortunatly the hyenas dint have to be hurt
Once in a lifetime opportunity, nothing bad happened, memories made....
Seemed like a pretty smart move...
P.S. It would seem that Captain Hindsight, appears in many faces, huh?
A hyena wouldn't bite you.
They're too smart. You aren't a prey, you're an alien to them.
They didn't look hunting, just curious. Also attacking a human has a high record of ending in death for the hyena. Not a worthy risk.
They're just playful, curious because that isn't usual for them.
@@maykonbrasileiro761No, they weren't. That would be if he was aggressive against them or offered food. He's being the most passive/neutral to their curious instinct.
Look how just by moving his hand they got scared.
They fear you more than you are afraid of them.
The hyena in the title image is so cute that I saw it right away. Thanks to the footage you took, I was able to see the friendly hyenas up close. I was attracted to the humorous look of hyenas.
One of the strongest bite force in animal kingdom. You are lucky to have two hands.
Ehhh, what does the strongest bite force have to do with anything? Wouldn't a tendency towards attacking humans, be the more legitimate threat here?
Lucky??
Considering that Hyenas have one of the world's strongest bite as they even devour the bones, that person is absolutely lucky
Finn McHugh incorrect, but a pit bull could, and probably should, so you can’t comment.
@@duncanblack7359 pitbulls have one very weak bite forces compared to most other Domesticated dog, Pitbulls bite force is at 200 lbs per square inch thats not even enough to break a bone in your arm.
If the hyena was also known for aggressively attacking humans, wouldn't that actually make this a lucky encounter?
What does strongest bite force" have to do with anything?
I like how curious these overgrown moongooses are
Hyena is like: Is this gentle comrade offering me his own limb! 😨
Hyena: remembering to be on its best behavior as it remembers what humanity did to the descendants of the wolf.
Descendants of wolves: sad pug and angry chihuahua noises
You ae aware that hyenas are not cannines right?
@@richardconrad5438If you didn't get the joke then click Read more
So Basically the joke was that hyenas are watching the hairless apes with iPhones filming them and thinking I wonder how the wolves ended up and we cut to a big eyed mini wolf with a cursed skull and breathing problems and a spoiled Mexican child
These people were not in danger. Hyenas are not aggressive. Not even when they hunt and kill are they all that aggressive. They're strategic and loud. They don't just fucking walk up and bite things. Dogs don't even do that usually unless afraid. But Hyenas ain't afraid of shit, obviously. That's why so many African dudes tame them for whatever reason. It's not a great life for them, but it's entirely doable and they understand social affection and will show kindness for food and love.
Btw The Spotted Hyena has been my favorite animal for a decade. You can bet your ass I know more about it than you. They also do not have the most powerful jaws in the world, not even close. Thank you.
THANK YOU
God damn i cant believe how braindead people are on this topic. Hyenas are scavengers for the most part and not very aggressive.
Slaver Studios If one were tame, you’d bet I’d pet the laughin’ doggo.
@@Hypergen- spotted hyenas hunt most of their food, striped hyenas are the scavengers.
So you even know that Weird Psudo- thing about the Females that I don’t wanna go into detail about and wish I could unknow?
A simple yes or No will Suffice
Duncan Black Actually i heard somewhere that they’re more closely related to cats.
He is lucky he still has a hand!
yup, Hyena have 1100PSI bite force, that is nearly 3.5x the bite force of a wild dog which tops out at 320PSI
Lucky? Did the hyena bite the man?
Just because it can, doesn't mean that it will...
Me sorprende que a pesar de ser un animal salvaje se acercan con tanta inocencia, sus ojos son muy lindos
La mayoría de los animales salvajes, temen bastante de los humanos, incluyendo los Leones
Son curiosos por naturaleza.
Very brave of those hyenas to approach the bipedal beings that could easily wiped out all life on earth in minutes
Including themselves
Your pfp is too awesome sir
More like years.
@@josephujiadughele6035 yes, that’s what all life on earth means
@@nolopez9025 No it's not.
What a splendid encounter with one the most beatiful creatures in this planet! I'm so envious!
Heard there bit is stronger than a lion and a bear ! Probably wouldn't be so close
I think I read somewhere that Hyenas has some of the strongest jaws of an animal of their size. Like bone shattering strong jaws.
Which makes them being so close to this guys forearm really nailbiting.
Yep
Yes they do. They don't have super sharp teeth their teeth are bone crushing. They can turn bone in to dust. Their jaws are scary strong.
The one at the back is like, "Yo dude, let's go! Dude!"
Quite cute when they are not ripping your face off. 😂
Don't misjudge them.
They're more likely to rip your balls off than your face.
I just want to scratch it behind the ears. The urge is too great.
I wouldn't put my hand that close to even a stray dog's mouth. Your body is irreplaceable... take care of it.
Yeah, Hyena's got some serious bite force 🤕
Prosthetics go brr
@@fortnitesexman rrb og scitethsorp
Yeah but he had to get a #supersick vid for his instagram account to make sure nobody forgets he exists for 2 seconds
@@vgmastercleveland he could try spreading his a-hole on instagram, like normal people/women do, instead of courting injury like this
There's bravery and then there's stupidity!
And than theres being a little bitch and u most likely fit the 3rd
kid Finnese you fit the second one because it’s then*
@@turro9875 and u fit the 3rd 1 g
@@turro9875 yet that's coming from a dude who plays fornite
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I can't get over how huge these animals are, one of my favorite species to exist right there
Human: slightly moves hand.
Hyena: we're just passing by dude, chill.
The simple curiousity animals (and children) display is something I simply adore...
I love Hyenas. That being said I would never let a wild one get that close to me, they could easily snap that man's forearm like a twig they have such an overpowering bite force.
Hyenas are so adorable and cute ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖
Lovely Hyenas , so adorable !
These are beautiful.
And delicious 😋.
Omg look how gentle the hyena is when sniffing around and when touching the hand with it's nose... Hollyyyyy ....
Oh my god-the turtle doves in the background are so beautiful sounding.
I remember reading about a scene where a pack of wolves that had never seen what a horse was before meeting one for the first time, they reacted exactly like this, not aggressive, just stared curiously while keeping some distance.
While this may seem strange it actually makes sense, you can't just eat anything you like, you have to factor in effort given (hunting/gathering) and whether something is edible (poisoning) and even with the latter it's not always just a case of whether the target evolved to be fatal to eat, you could swallow the wrong part and die after due to something like vitamin overdoes, there are 2 cases of this happening in humans, so the Hyenas' response makes sense when you look at this data, they see pale skinned white humans (sitting inside a big weird thingy I might add) and are curious but not sure what to do with it so instead just sniff a bit and then move on to something else
Exactly, you couldn’t describe it better, for them it’s like if humans saw aliens or something
They may even not perceive the vehicle and humans as separate, but as one entity
Yeah that a really good explanation!
Theres also the: will this thing kill me
Factor when they hunt. A modern horse is quite big, and can easily kill a hyena. Now, granted they would take it down but probs not without casualties. Just shows the intelligence of these animals.
2 cases over tens of billions over history is beyond insignificant. choose another example.
Today humans are more dangerous and untrustworthy than wild animals are ! The hyena was curious and showed no aggression... amazing.
Exactly
It was only curious in the sense that it was wondering if it could get away with grabbing the free meat hanging out the side of the car. Everything in this video suggest to me that it was building up to an attack. It showed little fear and was testing what it could get away with. Given enough time, that hyena would have nipped.
Animals don't always broadcast their intention to attack. Sometimes it is a split second decision that comes out of the blue. That's why seasoned animal handlers that seemingly should have known better can and frequently do get nipped. They never saw it coming because there were no signs.
That is why you never leave a wild animal encounter to chance, particularly with animals as powerful as these. The default should always be "this thing can bite, I should keep my distance."
@@Skippy19812 Just because it was sniffing him doesn't mean it was going to rip his arm off. If the hyena really wanted to it would've done so already, but it didn't. It was probably their first time seeing human contact which is why the hyena's were being curious and cautious. Just look at when the dude simply moved his arm a little, both of the hyena's backed off.
I've encountered coyotes, raccoons, opossums, etc.. while hiking in California and all of those animals just left me alone. They aren't bloodthirsty beings looking to kill us, they're more afraid of us. The only times an animal would really attack a human is if they're defending their babies, if we are in their territory, or if we provoke them.
@@lilankylosaurus1015 true ,but
If You are attacced by an opossum
Or a coyote it's One thing another
Is a hayina that's got a bite thats
Twice that of a Grey Wolf.
By.
You not lying.
Behold, the CZcams comment section...where experts and analysts all somehow post their comments about animal handing on someone's vacation. Yea..... such geniuses much to be learned from a comment
Or normal people could just say fucking common sense shit like don't go sticking your hand out to Hyenas, For safety measures😳.
Highkey Activated hyenas are incredibly intelligent. Those two in particular probably seen more humans than you think. And probably watched their pack or so ignore humans. Not every animal is savage and just bites everything. If you watched the video, you could obviously see that the tail wasn’t up or swaying. This whole comment section is another reason why hyenas are so misunderstood. Could a different hyena bite that guy? Yeah probably. But like i said, hyenas are intelligent and very misunderstood. I blame the lion king for this-
@@operator_ace8502 how is that a counterclaim to me saying that you shouldn't stick your Hand out to Hyenas FOR SAFETY MEASURES, If those Hyenas were so comfortable why did they attempt to run just because that guy made a slow subtle movement, That is instinctual and that could have turned into Aggression instead of fear and he could have been instinctualy bitten, you cant say if they were other Hyenas, Hyena aren't individual they are instinctual and they will act how Hyenas act.
@@operator_ace8502 it's a wild hyena. I don't get what your saying? Are you saying it won't bite because it looks cute and it's smart? Wild animals are not to be messed with.
I just dont get how people can be so gosh darn confidant that a wild hyena won't bite.
The thing is, their jaws are ridiculously powerful.
Hyenas aren’t evil animals, they’re just heavily misunderstood
This is the cutest thing I've ever seen
I heard that hyenas are very timid when alone, but when you get them in a large group they change and the same timid one can become very vicious.
Humans are the same in many ways. Armies or nations are much more willing to resort to violence than individuals.
@@nathangamble125 Yes.
Lucky he wasn’t hungry, they have a bite force of 1100 psi. Way more than enough to crush your bones
I know that hyenas aren't as villainous as portrayed in films, but if I got this close to one I would still be somewhere between fascinated and freaking the heck out.
They're not even villainous at all.
Imagine such gentle adorable creature has the bite force to crush your wrist and bones in 1 second.
Hyena: *can rip it's prey in seconds*
also hyena when they see human: Hmm...
even lions are scared of humans
They are surprisingly prettier up close than from what I have previously seen.
Look at Hims little ears .w.
When you let one of the animals with the strongest jaws in the world smell your hand:
*"My time has come.."*
So cute😃
I love hyena
Hyena is dirtly, but very much cute🌾 hyena funny laughing😂
Hyenas aren't dirty, and their "laughter" is their hunting call that only sounds like a laugh.
Hyena, one of the most deadly and strong bites in the animal world.
Man's hand with phone: OK
My miter saw can remove all my fingers in a split second, yet I put my hands near/on it all of the time...
Quit confusing "can" with "will"...
I can't believe the hyena didn"t steal the IPhone! This man got really lucky.
Smells like meat but I can’t work out the metallic aroma, said the Hyena.
@@futurei0oo no, that is not the case. Polar Bears and great withe sharks, with there specialist diets don't like human meat. Espicaly hyenas are know both to digg up human graves and prey on humans. This argument doesn't even make sense since hyeans don't only are specialsit on eating bones , unlike the meat specialists, like lions.But also hunt for smaler prey. If you meet a cackle of hungry hyenas in the wild. They would eat you.
"This meat is very high in iron"
Polar bears will eat anything, as I understand it. Because of the barren environment. They're the most aggressive bears, and the biggest bears.@@hailgiratinathetruegod7564
To me, they’re adorable.
Same here.
Given the calm-but-cautious body language, it was much more "what's this" than "what's this and can I eat it".
It’s all cute till your hand gets ripped off by two curious hyenas
Bone crushing jaws! Keep your hands away.
Amazingly beautiful intelligent predators!
They're anything but beautiful. They're terrifying when they hunt and anything unlucky enough to get caught gets eaten alive
@@adriantepes4355 In your misguided ludicrous opinion
@@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl Hyenas _are_ terrifying when they hunt, that isn't misguided at all.
They are still beautiful though. "Beautiful" and "terrifying" aren't mutually exclusive - anything from a hyena to a fighter jet to an anime protagonist can be both.
@@adriantepes4355 Try educating yourself. They very rarely get killed by dominant males . They bully weak lionesses all the time . They’re beautiful majestic highly intelligent predators
@@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl Wait wait hold on. When did I specify whether it's a lion or a lioness? And did you not read the word "hunt". I'm pretty sure you're knowledgeable enough to know that lionesses aren't their preferred sources of food. "Try educating yourself" mr. Smartass
Even an apex predator is so cautious around people.
When you see how scared the hyena is... You KNOW that humans are the scariest predators
Those were some friendly hyenas.
I love hyenas, they are so cute!!
Person: Moves hand.
Yeen: LOOK OUT! ITS THE BUMBOBAZZBATRON!
For those wondering why the Hyena is so cautious, game parks guides have come to the conclusion that Hyenas or any other predators cannot harm you if you are on top of a safari vehicle because it does not consider the vehicle as prey due to the size of the vehicle just like it can't attack a hippo or elephants. However, if you get out of the vehicle and even worse, start running, their instinct to chase you will kick in and you will become a good lunch in no time. Note that Hyenas don't kill its prey first, it eats it while the prey is still alive. Therefore, your death will take longer than you think.
Buddy cite your sources. Mine is here. Don't stick your hands and don't climb ontop of a car or else you can say goodbye to a couple of your appendages. blog.tracks4africa.co.za/how-to-act-around-wild-animals-while-on-safari/
@@whatisthepoint3495 Enjoy, read: africageographic.com/stories/opinion-will-attacked-wild-animal-safari/#:~:text=This%20is%20because%20wild%20animals,run%20away%20from%20the%20vehicle.
And painful
It can't attack a hippo.
You clearly never watched animal planet.
Of course they can, if they attack as s group.
I WanT TO PeT tHeM So BadLy
you could never do them justice
Brute Tea Just one little mistake, then say goodbye to one of your body parts
Desert Goggos are sooo cute, dispite them being more closely related to cats and having one of the strongest bite forces in the animal empire
That man's hand was one chomp away from being hyena chow
LoL 1cm from a jaw capable of grinding his hand into its constituent molecules
I can’t believe how stupid and dangerous this was. People who think otherwise are the ones we hear about on the news with their remains being found. Watching too many Disney movies.
Literally the same bird in primordial lands you can hear in the background.
Who can believe that such cute doggo can literally crush your bones if it wanted to..
When the Hyena booped his hand I swear i wouldnt have been able to resist the urge to smush his cute face lol
Man I love hyenas
Same they are so cute
these two hyenas are beautiful animals!
These are good-looking Hyenas..
That's very dangerous and ill advised. That hyena, with one bite, can easily rip off the hand from the arm.
@LFK Gooner
It's unbridled stupidity.
De cerca se ven tan geniales 👀aparte de su cara de tranquilas por un instante las hace ver adorables 🥴👌
That guy is lucky the hyena didn’t take a bite out of his hand. Hyenas bite strength is more powerful than a lion and tiger
Putting your hand that close to a wild hyena's mouth is the ultimate definition of stupidity and "playing with fire".
nerd
Round eared, spotted, jaw snapper, african doggo.
Did anyone else remain very still while watching?
I like your “user name” also
I'd rather encounter a hyena than a lion.
If it bites you, you lose your hand
On one hand you are lucky he didn't rip your arm off. On the other hand you just did your small part in placing humans on the hyena menu.
They're such adorable creatures when they're not in pred mode o.o