Answer : No, a Wolf is not heavier than a Hyena
The average weight of a Wolf is 30 kg, (66 lbs) versus 35 kg, (77 lbs) for a Hyena
Name | Name:Wolf | Name:Hyena |
Weight | Weight:30 kg, (66 lbs) | Weight:35 kg, (77 lbs) |
| * Red Wolf - ranges from 20 to 40kg | * Striped Hyena - ranges from 25 to 45kg |
Height | Height:74 cm, (2 ft, 5.1 in ) | Height:70 cm, (2 ft, 3.6 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:75 kph, (47 mph) | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 | Lifespan in Wild (years):11 |
Description | Description:Red wolves are found in the southeastern part of the U.S. Their upper part is a mix of gray, black, tawny, and/or red-brown, and its back is dark. The red becomes dominant during winter. Red wolves hunt together in packs during the night. | Description:Hyenas are wild dog-like animals that are best known for the laughing sound that they make. They are tan, brown, or black, often spotted, and have front legs that are noticeably longer than their back legs. |
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Name:Wolf |
Weight:30 kg, (66 lbs) |
* Red Wolf - ranges from 20 to 40kg |
Height:74 cm, (2 ft, 5.1 in ) |
Top Speed:75 kph, (47 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
Description:Red wolves are found in the southeastern part of the U.S. Their upper part is a mix of gray, black, tawny, and/or red-brown, and its back is dark. The red becomes dominant during winter. Red wolves hunt together in packs during the night. |
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Name:Hyena |
Weight:35 kg, (77 lbs) |
* Striped Hyena - ranges from 25 to 45kg |
Height:70 cm, (2 ft, 3.6 in ) |
Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):11 |
Description:Hyenas are wild dog-like animals that are best known for the laughing sound that they make. They are tan, brown, or black, often spotted, and have front legs that are noticeably longer than their back legs. |
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