Infancy 0-0.5 years
40-60 cm | 2.2-3.3 lbs to (11-15 lbs by 0.5 yrs) 

• Cubs are small and round with soft, somewhat chubby bodies.

• They are born in a secluded location and then brought back to the den in a few months.

• Cubs begin to open their eyes after about 7-14 days.

• They begin to eat solid food at around 5-6 weeks but continue nursing for several months.

Juvenile 0.5-4 years
40-60 cm | 15-66 lbs 

• Cubs start to lose some of their baby fat and become more elongated. Their legs begin to lengthen.

• At this age they rank up from whelps to novices.

• They learn essential hunting and social skills from their clan members, and start their clan training.

Young Adult 5-10 years
70-80 cm | 66-121 lbs

• By this stage, hyenas start to show the body characteristics that will define them as adults.

• They can rank up and become involved in the activities of their clan.

Adult 10-25 years
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• Become more experienced and treated with more respect.

Senior Adult 25-35 years

• Normally the most respected age. they have accumulated extensive experience and knowledge through years of participating in hunting, territory defense, and clan dynamics.

Elder 35+ years

• In old age, hyenas may experience a decline in physical condition.

• They are still expected contribute to the clan as the rank they were trained in.

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