If there is one misunderstood resident of Kuno, it is the striped hyena. Frequently labelled merely as a scavenger, this nocturnal carnivore plays a critical sanitation role in the ecosystem.
Hyenas clean up carcasses, preventing the spread of disease and recycling nutrients back into the soil. Their distinctive slanted backs and striped fur are seldom seen during safaris, but camera traps have confirmed their regular presence. In a terrain where there are various predators, scavengers such as hyenas play a crucial role in ensuring that there is a balance in nature.
