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Bookmark or Share- Striped hyena - WikipediaThe 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.
- Hyena Animal Facts | Crocuta Crocuta - A-Z AnimalsHyenas have one of the strongest bite forces in the animal kingdom. The spotted hyena has a bite force of 1,100 PSI, which is slightly below a polar bear ‘s bite force of 1,200 PSI. Hyenas have a bite force that’s greater than lions. You can check out more incredible facts about hyenas.
- 15 Wild Hyena Facts - Fact AnimalThe striped hyena and brown hyena are mainly scavengers, but will eat rodents, eggs, insects and even fruit. The spotted hyena is native to sub-Saharan Africa and hunts in packs for large mammals, such as wildebeest, zebra, kudu and impala. 95% of their diet is made up of animals they hunt.
- Hyena - WikipediaHyenas or hyaenas (/ h aɪ ˈ iː n ə z / hi-EE-nəz; from Ancient Greek ὕαινα, hýaina) are feliform carnivoran mammals belonging to the family Hyaenidae / h aɪ ˈ ɛ n ɪ d iː /. With just four extant species (each in its own genus), it is the fourth-smallest family in the order Carnivora and one of the smallest in the class Mammalia.
- Hyena | African Wildlife FoundationThe hyena (spelled “hyaena” in some parts of the world) is Africa’s most common large carnivore. There are three hyena species — spotted, brown, and striped. Spotted hyenas are the largest of the three. They are fairly large in build and have relatively short torsos with lower hindquarters, and sloping backs.
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