What is more adorable than a hyena mom greeting her young one in the morning? Spotted hyenas (like this one) are highly social, especially for their species. They live in large communities (AKA clans) and have a strict hierarchical social structure. If one of these spotted beauties is born into a powerful family, it will have that influence for life. Shout out to robertirwinphotography for the awesome photo! . . . . . . . #animalsofinstagram #animalplanet #animaloftheday #wild #wildlife #outdoors #animals #wildanimals #conservation #nature #animallovers #instanature #wildgeography #wildlifeonearth #TheIrwins #AustraliaZoo #hyena