Hyena Quiz: Find Out What You Know!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the hyena?

• Acinonyx jubatus
• Panthera leo
• Hyaenidae
• Canis lupus

What is the average weight of a spotted hyena?

• 81-100 lbs
• 61-80 lbs
• 41-60 lbs
• 110-190 lbs

What is the average weight of a striped hyena?

• 20-40 lbs
• 55-90 lbs
• 81-100 lbs
• 41-60 lbs

What is the average length of a spotted hyena?

• 3-4 ft
• 6-7 ft
• 5-6 ft
• 4-5 ft

What is the average length of a striped hyena?

• 3-4 ft
• 5-6 ft
• 6-7 ft
• 4-5 ft

What is the average lifespan of a hyena in the wild?

• 10-15 years
• 5-10 years
• 10-12 years
• 20-25 years

What is the gestation period for a hyena?

• 70-80 days
• 80-90 days
• 90-110 days
• 60-70 days

What is the average litter size for a hyena?

• 2-4 cubs
• 2-3 cubs
• 3-4 cubs
• 1-2 cubs

What is the primary diet of hyenas?

• Fruit
• Insects
• Meat
• Vegetables

What is the hunting style of hyenas?

• All of the above
• Scavenging
• Ambush
• Chase and catch

What is the social structure of hyenas?

• Small groups
• Solitary
• Large groups
• Pairs

What is the dominant gender in hyena societies?

• Females
• Both genders are equal
• Males
• There is no dominant gender

What is the purpose of the hyena's distinctive laugh?

• To communicate with other hyenas
• To intimidate prey
• All of the above
• To signal danger

What is the hyena's primary predator?

• Lions
• Humans
• Leopards
• Cheetahs

What is the hyena's primary defense mechanism?

• Aggression
• All of the above
• Speed
• Camouflage