Striped Hyena

The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a species of hyena native to North and East Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is the only extant species in the genus Hyaena. The striped hyena lives in arid, mountainous regions with scrub woodland. It dens in rocky hills, ravines, and crevices. It also inhabits open savannah areas with dense grassland in some regions. In Africa, it is outcompeted by the spotted hyena in open areas and is thus relegated to other habitats.There are four members of the Hyaenidae family: the striped hyena, the spotted hyena, the brown hyena, and the aardwolf. The front legs of a striped hyena are much longer than their hind legs. This gives hyenas their distinctive walk that makes them seem like they're always limping uphill.

Diet: carrion and human refuse

Lifespan: 12 years

Speed: 2-4 km/h, occasionally increasing to 8 km/h when trotting

Population: 5,000 to 14,000 individuals

Weight: 22 to 55 kg (49 to 121 lb), averaging at about 35 kg (77 lb)

Height: shoulder height is between 60–80 cm (24–31 in)

Length: 85 to 130 cm (33 to 51 in)

Classification: Chordata