HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Zoo announced the birth of two hyena cubs this past Friday evening. The zoo said the cubs’ mother, Pili, is doing well and has taken on her mothering role ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Exciting news for the Hub City as the Hattiesburg Zoo celebrates a historic birth. Last week, the zoo welcomed the only surviving hyena cub born in North America this year.

In the African Journey at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, you’ll find two spotted hyenas, Grubby and Askari. This breed of hyena is more commonly referred to as the “laughing hyena,” but unlike those ...