During the reign of Discord, Luna and Celestia travelled far and abroad. And while crossing a desert far from Equestria, Luna met the most curious race she's ever met, one for whom to laugh is to live:

Hyenas.

World Building Alliance March Prompt entry. (Proof of sub-5.5k-wordcount)

(I know the idea behind a 5k word limit is that I shouldn't need this "just under the limit" kind of proof, but whatever)