Hyenas are often misunderstood, but their way of hunting and feeding follows the hard rules of survival in the wild. When hyenas hunt in a group, especially spotted hyenas, they rely on strength in numbers and powerful jaws. Their bite is strong enough to crush bone, and once they bring an animal down, they must eat quickly. In the wild, there is no time for a clean or gentle ending. Other predators may be nearby, and every second matters. Sometimes, the prey is still alive when feeding begins.