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Mammals
Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years
- Weight
- 40-86 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is a carnivore species found in African savannas. It typically lives 10-12 years, weighing around 40-86 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the hyena: Spotted hyenas live in matriarchal clans of up to 80 members.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.