Striped Hyena

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Recently it was observed that increasing awareness of the ecological value of striped hyenas will help mitigate the cultural beliefs keeping striped hyenas at the brink.

About Striped Hyena

• It is one of four species belonging to the family Hyaenidae.
  • Other three are the Spotted Hyena, the Brown Hyena and the Aardwolf.
• Appearance: It is a bit smaller than the spotted hyenas and has stripes all over their bodies. 
• Habitat: It inhabits savannas, grasslands, semi-deserts, open woodlands, and mountainous regions.
• Distribution: It is mainly found in South Asia (India, Nepal, Afghanistan), North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Asia, and Central Asia.

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Characteristics of Striped Hyena

• They are territorial creatures and scent-mark their territorial boundaries as a warning to their rivals.
• Diet: 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 Red List: Near Threatened.
• Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I

Source: TH