Answer : No, a Hyena is not heavier than an Orangutan
The average weight of a Hyena is 35 kg, (77 lbs) versus 70 kg, (154 lbs) for an Orangutan
Name | Name:Hyena | Name:Orangutan |
Weight | Weight:35 kg, (77 lbs) | Weight:70 kg, (154 lbs) |
| * Striped Hyena - ranges from 25 to 45kg | * ranges from 50 to 90kg |
Height | Height:70 cm, (2 ft, 3.6 in ) | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:6 kph, (4 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):11 | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 |
Description | 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. | Description:Orangutans the only apes that live outside of Africa. They are adept climbers, with long arms to swing from one branch to another, and live most of their lives in the trees. Males use their throat pouches to produce deep, long calls to attract females and intimidate enemies. They are an orangish brown in color. |
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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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