How Fast Is Spotted Hyena?

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.

Hyena society is matriarchal — females are larger and dominant over males in feeding, mating, and clan leadership.

• Slightly slower than a greyhound
• Females are dominant over males