Striped Hyena

News: Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have proposed adding the Striped Hyena to Appendix I and II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals ahead of CMS COP15 in Campo Grande.

About Striped Hyena

• Striped Hyena is one of four species in the Hyaenidae family. 
  • The other three species of Hyaenidae family are Spotted Hyena, Brown Hyena, and Aardwolf.
• Habitat: They live in open savannas, grasslands, and scrub woodlands in arid to semi-arid environments.
• Distribution: They are found in South Asia, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Asia, and Central Asia.
• Physical Features: 
  • Their body are usually grey or brownish-grey with dark stripes and spots.
  • They have a massive but short body with long legs and a sloping back.
  • They have a thick neck, heavy head, small eyes, and very large pointed ears.
  • Their paws have bulky pads with blunt but strong claws.
  • They have a long mane running from the head to the base of the tail.
  • Their coat is dense in winter and shorter in summer. 
• Diet: They are primarily scavengers and eat mainly carrion and human refuse.
• Behaviour: They are generally solitary but sometimes lives in small family groups at dens.
  • They are territorial and mark their boundaries with scent to warn rival hyenas.
• Conservation status: 
  • IUCN Status: Near Threatened
  • Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972