Striped Hyena

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:animals
gptkbp:activity_pattern primarily active at night
gptkbp:adaptations strong jaws for crushing bones
gptkbp:adapted_into can survive with little water
gptkbp:aroma highly developed
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape long legs and slender body
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to arid environments
gptkbp:color striped grayish-brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:death higher in stable environments
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:dietary_flexibility can eat a variety of foods
gptkbp:dominant_sex females are dominant
gptkbp:ecological_role scavenger and predator
gptkbp:eye_color large and pointed
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages for food at night
gptkbp:fossil_record dating back to the Pleistocene
fossils found in Europe and Asia
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate genetic diversity
gptkbp:gestation_period 90 to 100 days
gptkbp:habitat savannas
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers open areas and grasslands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Striped Hyena
gptkbp:human_interaction limited social interaction
often seen as pests
gptkbp:hunting_competition competes with other scavengers
gptkbp:hunting_technique scavenging
low success rate in hunting
gptkbp:length 90 to 100 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 12 years
gptkbp:mating_system promiscuous mating system
gptkbp:mlbteams cubs are born blind
gptkbp:population_density varies by region
gptkbp:population_trend stable in some areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:range North Africa, Middle East, and parts of South Asia
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Aardwolf
gptkb:Brown_Hyena
gptkb:Spotted_Hyena
gptkbp:reproduction breeds once a year
1 to 4 cubs
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Hyaena_hyaena
gptkbp:skin_color light brown with dark stripes
gptkbp:social_learning learns from mother and peers
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
dominance hierarchy in groups
gptkbp:species may scavenge from larger predators
gptkbp:tail_length 30 to 35 cm
gptkbp:territorial_behavior mark territory with scent
gptkbp:territory uses urine and feces for marking
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and hunting
gptkbp:vision excellent night vision
gptkbp:vocalization uses vocalizations for communication
whoops and howls
gptkbp:weaning_age 6 months
gptkbp:weight 25 to 55 kg
gptkbp:wildlife found in some zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:animals
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4