What is the proximate reason female

spotted hyenas have a penis used in the

greeting behavior?

Anti-Androgenic chemicals

should prevent the

pseudopenis in the daughters

of pregnant females.

What is the ultimate

reason for the female

pseudopenis and the

greeting behavior?

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Means of Communication

Strength Demonstrations

Song

Vibrations

Calls

Light

Sound

Echolocation

Ultrasonic

Trials of Life - Talking to Strangers