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How Fast Is Spotted Hyena?
16.7 m/s
60.1 km/h · 37.4 mph
Spotted hyenas sustain 60 km/h for over 5 km — endurance hunters more than sprinters. They have a matriarchal society, with females larger and dominant over males, including in feeding hierarchies and group decisions.
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Did you know?
Hyena society is matriarchal — females are larger and dominant over males in feeding, mating, and clan leadership.
How it compares
- Slightly slower than a greyhound
- Females are dominant over males
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