Aardwolf vs Striped hyena
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Aardwolf | Striped hyena | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Proteles cristata | Hyaena hyaena |
| Mass | 8 kg – 12 kg (adult) Wikidata | 25 kg – 55 kg (adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Africa | Africa, Asia |
| Status | Least concern | Near threatened |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Aardwolf or the Striped hyena?
- The striped hyena is heavier: Wikidata gives 25 kg–55 kg, against 8 kg–12 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Aardwolf: Africa. Striped hyena: Africa, Asia (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Aardwolf
The aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) is an insectivorous hyaenid species, native to East and Southern Africa.
Striped hyena
The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a species of hyena native to North and East Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.