Hyenas are cat like carnivorous mammals that are essential scavengers within the african ecosystem. The spotted hyena is the largest extant member of the hyaenidae. Females are larger and more dominant than males. About 35 to 80 kilograms 77 to to 176 pounds size. Adults measure 951658 cm 3765 in in body length and have a shoulder height of 70915 cm 2836 in. Hyenas vary in size.
Adult male spotted hyenas in the serengeti weigh 405550 kg 89121 lb while females weigh 445639 kg 98141 lb. 75 to 85 centimeters at the shoulder 30 to 33 inches life span. A highly misunderstood animal the spotted hyena has the reputation of being cowardly and sly but it is actually a fascinating and intelligent creature with a very interesting social system. The spotted hyena crocuta crocuta also known as the laughing hyena is a hyena species currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus crocuta native to sub saharan africait is listed as being of least concern by the iucn on account of its widespread range and large numbers estimated between 27000 and 47000 individuals. Smallest are aardwolves with 20 inches in height and 60 pounds in weight. They are often seen as a pest species which often results in retaliatory.
The species is however experiencing declines outside of. 95 to 150 centimeters in length 37 to 60 inches. A typical hyena weighs between 110 190 lb 50 86 kg and has a lifespan of roughly 25 years. The average hyena has an overall height of 380 97 cm withers height of 295 335 75 85 cm and body length of 470 590 120 150 cm. Largest are spotted hyenas with 35 inches in height and 90 pounds in weight. Like many carnivores hyenas come into conflict with humans when they prey on livestock.
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