Facts about the Spotted Hyaena (Hyena) -- Crocuta crocuta:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height 80 cm, mass (m) 60 kg, (f) 65 kg.

COLOUR: Greyish yellow body. Feet and face darker brown, oval shaped dark spots are scattered over the body.

POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 25 years

WALKING SPEED: 5 km/ hr

RUNNING SPEED: 50 km/ hr

GESTATION PERIOD: 3 months

MOST LIKE: Brown Hyaena, but spotted hyaena have rounded ears and short yellowish coat with brown spots. Brown hyaena is totally brown.

HABITAT: Semi-desert to moist savanna. Avoids forests, must have drinking water and places to shelter among rocks in burrows, scrub or tall grass.

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
Tembe Elephant Park
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Etosha National Park

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