Physical Characteristics
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The hind legs of the striped hyena are heavier and shorter than the forelegs.
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The head is broad with pointed ears.
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The color of the coat varies from gray to light brown with vertical black stripes along the length of the body.
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On the back there is a conspicuous, darker erect crest.
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The legs also have dark stripes on them.
General Characteristics
Head to body Length : 3.5 – 4 ft
Tail Length : Â 10-18 in
Height :Â 2 -3 ft
Weight :Â .55-121 lb
Range – E and North Africa through Middle East to Arabia, India, SW USSR
Habitat – Â Drier rocky areas with desert or thick brush
Food – Carrion, insects, birds, fruit and seeds
Gestation : Â 84 days
Lifespan :Â 25 years in wild/ 24 years in captivity
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