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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
Film
The Dark Knights: How Hyenas Protect our Ecosystems
Species
Not the Witch’s Steed: Why the Hyena is India’s Most Misunderstood Predator
Interactive
Quiz: The Hyena
Infographic
Striped Hyena: Facts, Diet, Habitat
Wild Vault
The Vilified Hyena is an Agile and Intelligent Creature
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