Context

A nocturnal animal, Indian Striped Hyena is capable of hunting even during the no moon days.

About

• Striped hyenas can be seen over an extensive range in the north and northeast Africa, from the Middle East to southern Siberia as well as the Indian subcontinent.
• Hyenas are carnivorous beasts found chiefly in Africa and are known for being scavengers.
• With only four living members of their genus existing in the present times, they are among the smallest family of mammals alive, the fifth smallest to be exact. 
• Scientific Classification:
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora

Physical Description and Appearance:

• Size: Length: 2.3 – 5.4 ft (70.1 – 164.2 cm)
• Weight:6 – 190 lb (8 – 86 kg)
• Teeth:Their teeth are strong, providing more biting power to the jaws.