Striped Hyena
Hyaena hyaena
Habitat
Arid regions and scrub forests
Weight
40 kg
Height
100–130 cm
Lifespan
20 years
Origin
North/West India
Status
Near Threatened
Mammal
hyena
About the Striped Hyena
A nocturnal scavenger with distinctive black stripes.
Location in Zoo
Venomous Reptile Exhibit
Feeding Times
Night feeding
Feeding Habits
Scavenger (also hunts small prey)
Fun Facts
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Makes laughing sounds like African hyenas.
Conservation Status
Current Threats
- Scavengers Education Center
Our Conservation Efforts
Reducing human-hyena conflicts
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