Spotted Hyena

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:animals
gptkbp:adaptations Powerful jaws
gptkbp:adapted_into Versatile diet
gptkbp:average_speed 37 mph
gptkbp:average_temperature Higher than average
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:clan_system Varies by region
gptkbp:coloration Spotted coat
gptkbp:communication Body language
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cubs_play_behavior Important for development
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of cunning
gptkbp:death High in clans
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Carrion
gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:ecological_role gptkb:Scavenger
gptkbp:family gptkb:Hyaenidae
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:The_Lion_King
Laughing sound
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Scavenging and hunting
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives
gptkbp:gestation_period 110 days
gptkbp:group_size Up to 80 individuals
gptkbp:habitat Savannas
gptkbp:habitat_range Grasslands and woodlands
gptkbp:height 30 inches
gptkbp:historical_figures Often vilified
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spotted Hyena
gptkbp:human_interaction Grooming
Often negative
gptkbp:hunting_competition With lions
gptkbp:hunting_technique gptkb:Night
Cooperative hunting
High in groups
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:High
gptkbp:length 4.5 to 5.5 feet
gptkbp:life_cycle gptkb:complex
gptkbp:lifespan 12 years
gptkbp:litter_size 2 to 4 cubs
gptkbp:mating_system Promiscuous
gptkbp:mlbteams High in early months
Rapid in first year
gptkbp:mythology Trickster figure
gptkbp:order gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:originated_in Close to cats
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:None
gptkbp:rank Matriarchal
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Aardwolf
gptkb:Brown_Hyena
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Crocuta_crocuta
gptkbp:senses Excellent hearing
gptkbp:skin_color Light brown with spots
gptkbp:social_learning Observed in clans
gptkbp:social_structure gptkb:Foot_Clan
Matriarchal system
Strong within clans
gptkbp:territorial_behavior gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:territory Urine and feces
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Complex system
Whoops and giggles
gptkbp:weaning_age 6 months
gptkbp:weight 90 pounds
gptkbp:young gptkb:sports_team
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:animals
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4