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What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

Adult wildebeest, zebras, waterbuck and kudu may be pulled down and devoured by a pack of hyenas. These predators demonstrate an uncanny ability to select vulnerable prey such as sick, old, or disabled animals and through natural selection remove inadequate animals.
Hyena running with a bone

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