What is the main feeding behaviour of hyenas?

scavenging
hunting
cannibalism
none of the above
Hyenas have long been regarded as being cowardly scavengers. Today they are known for killing as many as 95% of the animals they eat, and for driving off leopards or lionesses from their kills.
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flagIndia
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flagGermany
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flagAustria
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flagCanada
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flagRussia
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flagPoland
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flagSwitzerland
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