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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