Spotted hyena

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern mainly nocturnal
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:commonName spotted hyena
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
scent marking
body language
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
scavenger
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature powerful jaws
spotted coat
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:ecologicalRole apex predator
scavenger
gptkbp:family gptkb:Hyaenidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Erxleben
1777
gptkbp:furColor yellowish or gray with dark spots
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Crocuta
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 110 days
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:forest
gptkb:grass
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spotted hyena
gptkbp:IUCNStatus LC
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 95-165 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 25 years in captivity
gptkbp:litterSize 1-4 cubs
gptkbp:maximumSpeed up to 60 km/h
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:Sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:nocturnal true
gptkbp:notableFor complex social behavior
female-dominated society
strong bite force
gptkbp:offspring cubs
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:lion
gptkbp:relatedGroup clade
gptkbp:reproduction live birth
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Crocuta_crocuta
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism females larger than males
gptkbp:socialStructure matriarchal clans
gptkbp:tailLength 25-36 cm
gptkbp:teeth 34
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
persecution by humans
gptkbp:vocalization laugh
gptkbp:weight 45-80 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black-backed_jackal
gptkb:Hyena
gptkb:Hyenas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6