Striped hyena

Scientific Name

Hyaena hyaena

IUCN Status

Near Threatened (NT)

Lifespan

12 years

Weight

25-45 kg

Range

Arid and semi-arid ecosystems across much of peninsular India; absent in the Northeast and Himalayas

Habitat Type

Arid and Semi-arid Grasslands, Scrub Forest

Threats

Become roadkill while scavenging on other roadkill, poisoned by humans for preying on livestock or crops

IUCN Status

Near Threatened (NT)

Lifespan

12 years

Weight

25-45 kg

Range

Arid and semi-arid ecosystems across much of peninsular India; absent in the Northeast and Himalayas

Habitat Type

Arid and Semi-arid Grasslands, Scrub Forest

Threats

Become roadkill while scavenging on other roadkill, poisoned by humans for preying on livestock or crops

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