Spotted Hyena

Physical Description

  • The hind legs of the striped hyena are heavier and shorter than the forelegs.

  • The head is broad with pointed ears.

  • The color of the coat varies from dirty yellow to reddish, with irregular dark brown oval spots

Physical Characteristics

Head to body Length : 120 – 150cm (48 – 60 in)

Tail Length :  10-12 in

Height : 2 -3 ft

Weight : .100-150 lb

Food – Medium size antelope, zebra, domestic livestock

Range – Africa, south of Sahara

Habitat –  Grassland and flat open

Gestation :  110 days

Lifespan : 25 years ( 40 years in captivity)

Spotted Hyena

 

 

 

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