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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
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