Common Name: Striped Hyena
Scientific name: Hyena hyena
Hausa Name: Sayaki
Size: Average 1m, Head to tail.
Weight: 22 – 55kg males slightly heavier than female.
Habitat: Arid Savanna to desert margins.
Feeding Habit: Carnivores.
Gestation Period: 3 months.
Lifespan: 24 years in captivity.
Conservation Status: Near threaten
Group name: Clan
