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Brown Hyaena
Hyaena brunnea |
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- Distribution:
- Very rare. The population is in continuos decline although the race is one of the most protected.
The Kahalary's desert represent one of the few areas on which is possible to see it. Because of its averse character the knowledge about its behaviour are very fragmentary.
- Habitat:
- It prefers arid areas.
- Size:
- Male. 47 Kg.
Female: 42 Kg.
Shoulder Height: 80 cm. both male and female.
- Behaviour:
- Nocturnal. Usually it prefers to spend the day hidden between the rocks or in someone's else burrows.
- Food:
- It feeds with carrions but it likes little prey, like locustes or mouses, too.
- Reproduction:
- About 5 offsrprings after 3 months of gestation.
- Longevity:
- From 13 to 20 years.
