"She's managing to introduce herself," says Holekamp. I suddenly feel like a slow topi, but the scientists are relieved that the tranquilizer is wearing off. Red-Bellied Woodpeckers will often steal the nests of other birds. Jim Reddoch, Portland, Tex. Even so, the impact of potential changes in migratory herbivore movements might also affect other carnivores in this ecosystem. The sexes have a linear dominance hierarchy, the lowest female outranking the highest male. Subsequent births are easier. Females genitals externally resemble males and have social importance in the genital greeting, in which animals lift the hind leg to allow mutual inspection. Another mysterious being found in the swamps is the fishing spider. The American alligator is an armored reptile that resides in the swamps and freshwater areas of the state. A few years later he and his colleague Stephen Glickman captured 20 cubs and took them back to Berkeley for a long-term study. Three hyenas appear in the fresh light, their bellies distended, heads and chests bloody. Louisiana is a southeastern state known for its vast swamps and bayous. If that doesnt scare you, consider that its sting, although rare, is excruciating. The Kentucky Warbler appears to wear bright yellow cat-eye glasses! As hunters, alone or in groups, they equal leopards, cheetahs and lions. The agitated zebras gallop back and forth in short, panicky dashes, then skitter off into the absolute darkness. The dark, mysterious waters of Louisianas swamps and wetlands continue to be safe havens for many wild creatures. Striped hyenas apparently do not scent-mark or defend territory. work Louisiana has many animals that are common to southern states, including squirrels, foxes, wolves, and shorebirds. They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food, They continually enlarge their protective cases. Spotted hyenas adjust their foraging behavior in response to climate change. They communicate through a series of yells and growls, and their cries resemble human laughter. There is an animal which is called hyena in Greek and the brute in Latin. Corn snakes are partly arboreal and are excellent climbers. Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena) The striped hyena is native to East and North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. Thus, although hyenas look like dogs, they are actually more closely related to cats. They are fairly large in build and have relatively short torsos with lower hindquarters, and sloping backs. folklore journal in the world, and the bimonthly AFSNews Takes a leading role in national and international folklore projects, This item is part of a JSTOR Collection.