- Four Species of Hyenas
- Striped
- Brown
- Aardwolf
- Spotted
- Inhabit large, dry, open savannas found in Africa
- Live to be about 19
- Usually 38 to 59 inches long
- Females Weight
- 120 to 190
- Male Weight:
- 100 to 135
- Have a distinctive laugh
- In ancient Egypt they were bread for food
- Cubs are born with eyes open
- Can eat up to one third of body weight and one sitting
- More related to cats than dogs (common misconception)
- Use a method of distraction and attacking as a pack to kill prey, otherwise scavengers
- In the Lion King Whoppi Goldberg played the Hyena with the long hair
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