Spotted Hyena (Crocuta Crocuta)

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta Crocuta)

* Family: Hyaenidae,

* Genus: Crocuta,

* Species: C. crocuta,

* Swahili Name: Fisi,

* Sci Name: Crocuta crocuta,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Omnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: Up to 25 years,

* Size: Head and body, 34 to 59 in (86 to 150 cm); tail, 10 to 14 in (25 to 36 cm),

* Weight: 110 to 190 lbs (50 to 86 kg),

* Gestation: 90 to 110 days

* Group name: Clan.

** Did you know? (Crocuta crocuta) also known as Laughing Hyena,

*** Spotted hyenas are famed scavengers and often dine on the leftovers of other predators. But these hardy beasts are also skilled hunters that will take down wildebeest or antelope. They also kill and eat birds, lizards, snakes, and insects.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_Hyena

or http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/hyena/

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