Striped hyena
Hyaena hyaena
ok. 68 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 25–45 kgZakres gatunku
Striped hyena — size comparison
The striped hyena inhabits dry scrub, savannas, rocky terrain and mountains in northern and eastern Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. A long mane extends
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in cm
020406080
approx. 68 cm
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Striped hyena — size comparison — facts and sources
The striped hyena inhabits dry scrub, savannas, rocky terrain and mountains in northern and eastern Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. A long mane extends from the neck along the back.
Carrion makes up a substantial part of its food, supplemented by fruit, insects and small vertebrates. It is mainly active at night and usually forages alone, resting by day in a den or rocky crevice.
When threatened, it raises its mane to appear larger. Its way of life differs from the large-clan organisation characteristic of spotted hyenas.
68 cm to punkt dorosłego osobnika w zakresie 66–75 cm podanym w planie ochrony IUCN. Hiena pręgowana jest mniej masywna od jaguara, choć zakresy wysokości barku mogą się częściowo pokrywać.