Transcription: Striped hyena. The striped hyena is a rarely seen scavenger that primarily feeds on the remains of animals killed by other predators. It has extremely powerful jaws that enable it to eat even the bones of a carcass. Hyenas will sometimes kill animals themselves if they are hungry. Striped hyenas are smaller and more rare than spotted hyenas. They are about four feet long, They weigh 120 pounds and have an average lifespan of 20 years. All hyenas are known for their wild howl that sounds like crazed laughter.
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