Cheetah vs Spotted Hyena
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Cheetah
0.94 m
Human
1.75 m
Spotted Hyena
0.91 m
| Cheetah | Spotted Hyena | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 21–72 kg | 40–86 kg |
| Length | 1.1–1.5 m | 1.1–1.5 m |
| Height | 67–94 cm | 70–91 cm |
| Top Speed | 120 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–12 yrs | 12–25 yrs |
| Gestation | 93 days | 110 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–4 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Nomadic | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, scrubland, Desert | Savanna, Grassland, scrubland, Woodland, Desert |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Africa |
| Family | Felidae | Hyaenidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |