Labels:text | mammal | animal | swine | pig | snout OCR: Main Search Help About Exit Hyena head 15 years 28"-2' 11" (0.8 -0.9 m) 4' - 5' 6" (1.2-1.7 m), plus tail: 10 - 12" (25-30 cm) Males: 125 140b (57-64kg), females: 140 165lb (64-75kg) 1 - 4 with gestation of 3.5 - 4 mo Spotted hyena Swahili fisi Life span Height Length Weight Young Hyena species Spotted hyena Striped hyena Spotted hyena Identification - Spotted hyenas have a rather bear-like appearance and are the largest and most powerful of the three species of hyenas found in Africa. They have large rounded ears and a sloping back, and the short, bushy tail is carried erect and flared in aggressive situations. With increasing age, the spots become less obvious. Females are larger than males and are further distinguished by the presence of a pair of enlarged, dark nipples after their first cubs have been born. Spotted hyenas possess the most powerful jaws of all land predators; equipped with extraordinarily powerful molar teeth for crushing bones. They have blunt, non-retractile claws adapted for the long distance chase and are the most abundant large mammalian predator in Africa. Voice - Hyenas are extremely vocal, giving voice to a rich variety of grunts, growls, K
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