SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,5 m, (f) 1,45 m; mass (m) 1 800 kg, (f) 1 400 kg. COLOUR: Greyish-black to brown, with a pinkish tinge around eyes, ears and underparts. Inside of mouth pink. Young paler than adults. GESTATION PERIOD: 7 – 8 months POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 41 years RECORD LENGTH OF … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height 80 cm, mass (m) 60 kg, (f) 65 kg. COLOUR: Greyish yellow body. Feet and face darker brown, oval shaped dark spots are scattered over the body. POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 25 years WALKING SPEED: 5 km/ hr RUNNING SPEED: 50 km/ hr GESTATION PERIOD: 3 months MOST LIKE: Brown Hyaena, … Read more
The Brown Hyaena, also known as Hyaena brunnea or strandwolf, is known for having a dirty look. It has a distinct appearance compared to other hyena species, possessing pointed ears and long scruffy coat. They are also known for their unmistakable howl, which sounds like a hysterical human laugh. It has a … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height 70 cm, weight 27 kg. COLOUR: Blotches of black, white and yellow-brown over the whole body. Lower face is dark brown with a dark stripe down the centre of the forehead. They have a white tail tip and large rounded ears. POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 10 years GESTATION PERIOD: 2 months … Read more
SIZE: Length 84 cm, mass 17 kg. COLOUR: White and black-ringed quills and spines cover flanks, tail and upper parts of the body. The head carries a crest of flexible black spines with white tips. The remainder of the body has coarse black hair, shading to brown in older animals. GESTATION PERIOD: … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 70 cm, (f) 60 cm; mass (m) 100 kg, (f) 70 kg. COLOUR: Dull grey, with smooth skin sparsely covered by dark bristles. A mane of grey, brown or yellowish hair runs from back of head to base of tail, which ends in a blackish tuft. POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: … Read more