Striped Hyena Latest News
Recently, a rare striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) was spotted in the Kali Tiger Reserve in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.
About Striped Hyena
- The Striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a mammal belonging to the family Hyaenidae.
- The Hyaenidae family has four members: Striped hyenas, Spotted hyenas, Brown hyenas, and the aardwolf (which is not a wolf).
- Appearance: It is a bit smaller than the spotted hyenas and has stripes all over their bodies.Â
- Distribution: It is mainly found in South Asia (India, Nepal, Afghanistan), North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Asia, and Central Asia.
- Habitat: It lives in open savannas, grasslands, and scrub woodlands in arid to semi-arid environments.
Characteristics of Striped Hyena
- They are territorial creatures and scent-mark their territorial boundaries as a warning to their rivals.
- Food Habit: Striped hyenas are primarily scavengers and eat mainly carrion and human refuse
- Adult Striped hyena females are dominant over males and aggressive toward other females.
- The striped hyena is generally considered solitary, but has some social organization.
Conservation Status of Striped Hyena
- IUCN: Near Threatened.
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
Source: TOI
Striped Hyena FAQs
Q1: What is the scientific name of the Striped Hyena?
Ans: Hyaena hyaena
Q2: What is the primary diet of the Striped Hyena?
Ans: Scavenger
