Lion vs Striped Hyena
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Lion
1.2 m
Human
1.75 m
Striped Hyena
0.8 m
| Lion | Striped Hyena | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 120–250 kg | 22–55 kg |
| Length | 1.4–2.5 m | 1–1.45 m |
| Height | 0.9–1.2 m | 60–80 cm |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–16 yrs | 10–25 yrs |
| Gestation | 110 days | 90 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–5 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland | scrubland, Grassland, Desert, Savanna, Woodland |
| Regions | Africa | Africa, Asia |
| Family | Felidae | Hyaenidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |