Striped Hyena | Information and Facts About Lagar Bagar Animal in Pakistan | Wildlife of Pakistan

The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a species of hyena native to North and East Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is the only extant species in the genus Hyaena and the only species of hyena found in Pakistan. It is listed by the IUCN as near-threatened, as the global population is estimated to be under 10,000 mature individuals which continues to experience deliberate and incidental persecution along with a decrease in its prey base such that it may come close to meeting a continuing decline of 10% over the next three generations. It is also the national animal of Lebanon. It is the smallest of the true hyenas. Though primarily a scavenger, large specimens have been known to kill their own prey, and attacks on humans have occurred in rare instances. The striped hyena is a monogamous animal, with both males and females assisting one another in raising their cubs. A nocturnal animal, the striped hyena typically only emerges in complete darkness, and is quick to return to its lair before sunrise. Although it has a habit of feigning death when attacked, it has been known to stand its ground against larger predators in disputes over food. A Documentary about Mammals of Pakistan Presented by Nisar Ahmad TV The Videos covers topics like | Striped Hyena in India | | Lagar Bagar Animal | | Lagar Bagar in Pakisan | | Hyena in Urdu| | Hyena in Jungle |