How do Hyenas give birth?

By Laura S. Harris
Feb 5, 2021

Female hyenas have three times more testosterone than males, which results in a peculiar and risky labor process. Female hyenas give birth through their clitoris, also called a pseudo-penis. The birth canal of a hyena is only about one inch across, and consequently, many hyena babies do not survive.7 Nov 2018

Which animal gives birth only once in lifetime?

For some, of course, it's normal to only have one or a couple of offspring in a lifetime. But swamp wallabies, small hopping marsupials found throughout eastern Australia, are far outside the norm: New research suggests that most adult females are always pregnant.7 Mar 2020

Do female hyenas die after giving birth?

Hyenas usually bear litters of two to four cubs, but sadly about 60% of the cubs suffocate on their way out. The mothers are also in danger as the birth canal is only an inch in diameter, often making the birthing process fatal, as evidenced by the high death rate for first-time mothers.29 Jun 2017

Does bat give birth through mouth?

However, there are a few species of bats may have up to four pups in a litter. Female bats give birth to young while hanging upside down, then catch and place the young inside their pouches for safety.

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References

• www.businessinsider.com (Feb 17, 2021) How animals give birth: 10 of the strangest ways - Business - Insider
• www.nationalgeographic.co.uk (Feb 17, 2021) This marsupial is the only animal that's always pregnant | National ...
• africageographic.com (Feb 17, 2021) The birth of hyena cubs: The good, the bad and the gory - Africa ...
• www.terminix.com (Feb 17, 2021) Are Bats Mammals? | Bat Roosts, Reproduction & More | Terminix