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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
12–25 years
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Weight
40–80 kg
Population Trend
➡️Stable
Description
Africa's most successful large predator with the strongest bite force proportionate to body size among mammals.
Habitat
🌿 savanna🌿 grassland🌿 woodland
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Hyaenidae
Genus
Crocuta
Fun Facts
1
Have the strongest bite force of any land mammal relative to body size.
2
Females are larger and more aggressive than males, dominating the clan.
3
Clans can number over 80 individuals with complex social hierarchies.
4
More closely related to cats than dogs.
5
Their famous 'laugh' actually signals nervousness or submission.