*3.3.8.4 Hyena*

M: One of the most disturbing animals in owl hearing was nearby moving Spotted Hyena *Crocuta crocuta* also known as "Laughing hyena" or "Tigerwolf." Its loud "*who-oop*" call, along with maniacal laughter is among the most recognizable sounds in Africa. Whoop sound can be heard more than 5 km away. Our dogs (**Figures 2** and **3**) heard it always well before us and their crazy barking was stopping us the hearing neither the hyena nor the owls. In Malawi, hyena populations occurred in those times at reasonable densities but have since gone down due to growth in human population, habitat destruction, and reduction in prey [12].

M: Hyena calling 01/11/1996 and heavy dog barking spoiled owl listening at 20:30– 20:40, "Turo" very excited and ready to go for the hyena 21:30; our dog's hyena barking started 19: 32 on 09/11/96—hyena continued at 23:10 but the dogs were too tired to bark.

M: Hyena howling agitated the dogs: 14/11/96 at 20:17 h.

M: Hyena hysteria again: 16/11/96 at 23:33 h.
