It comes from the family of large predatory mammals. At present, these animals are found in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula in Pakistan and India. Their appearance is very distinctive and is unlikely to be confused with any other animal.
Coloring Book Hyena
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The front of their body is more massive and taller, which is due to the fact that their muscles are much more developed in comparison to the back of their body - the back paws are shorter and less muscular. Their snout is short but has very strong teeth. Their ears are large and either pointed or rounded depending on the breed.
The body length of the currently living largest species ranges from 95 to about 160 centimeters, the tail length reaches from 20 to 36 centimeters and the weight reaches from 40 to 86 kilograms! It should also be noted that females are always much larger and heavier than males.
The coat color varies depending on the species. The spotted one has brown-yellow fur with dark spots. The brown one has dark brown fur with a very developed mane which usually covers the whole front part of its body.
These animals live in groups, which may count up to 80 individuals, but as a rule they are much less. Food for them are usually small and medium-sized ungulates, an example of such is the wildebeest.
Trivia
- Voice: Hyenas are known for their distinctive "laugh," which is actually a form of communication used to convey information about their social status or to exhort other members of the herd.
- Social arrangement: Hyenas live in complex communities called clans, which can consist of up to 80 individuals.
- Jaw strength: Hyenas have some of the strongest jaws in the animal world. They can chew and digest bones, including bone marrow.
- Gender: Female hyenas are dominant over males and are larger and stronger. In addition, females have genital organs that are very similar to those of males, making it difficult to tell them apart.
- Diet: Hyenas are so-called opportunistic carnivores, which means they eat almost anything they encounter, including carrion, insects, plants and garbage left behind by humans.
- Hunting: Despite their reputation as scavengers, hyenas are also skilled hunters and often hunt in groups for large animals such as antelope and buffalo.
- Reproduction: A female hyena gives birth to 2-4 cubs after about 90-110 days of gestation. Childbirth is difficult due to the shape of the female's reproductive organs.
- Speed: Hyenas can run at speeds of up to 60 km/h, making them among the fastest predators in Africa.
- Communications: Hyenas communicate with each other through various sounds, body postures and smells.
- Natural enemies: The natural enemies of hyenas are lions, whose territories often overlap those of hyenas.