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Striped Hyena Facts
Striped hyenas are found occupying open country,
seashore and forests of the Indian subcontinent. Scavengers by nature,
they are seldom found roaming around in groups. Striped Hyena of India
is a nomad by nature and hardly stays near one waterhole for a long
period of time. It has been declared as a 'Near Threatened' species and
has an average lifespan of 10 to 12 years. However, striped hyenas, if
kept in captivity, may live for more years. Given below is more
information and interesting facts about the Striped Hyena of India.
Check out Indian Striped Hyenas fast facts:
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Scientific Name: |
Hyaena hyaena |
| Class: |
Mammalia |
| Order: |
Carnivora |
| Family: |
Hyaenidae |
| Genus: |
Hyaena |
| Species: |
H. hyaena |
| Subspecies: |
Two |
| Lifespan: |
10 years to 12 years |
| Length: |
4 feet to 5 feet |
| Height: |
2.2 feet to 2.5 feet |
| Weight: |
57 pounds to 90 pounds |
| Status: |
Near threatened |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous |
| Age of Maturity: |
2 years to 3 years |
| Mating Period: |
Throughout the year |
| Estrous Cycle: |
45 days to 50 days |
| Gestation Period: |
88-92 days |
| Number of Offspring: |
One to Five |
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