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Mammals
Canids & Hyenas
Striped Hyena
Hyaena hyaena
Local name: Taras / लकड़बग्घा
lightbulbA sloping back and striped coat; not a pack hunter like the spotted hyena.
Identification
The Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Taras / लकड़बग्घा.
Habitat. Rocky hills, ravines and semi-arid scrub
Diet. Carrion, bones, small livestock, fruit
Field notes. Nocturnal scavenger. Often blamed for livestock kills. Well and snare rescues occur in Rajasthan and the Deccan. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule III.
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Habitat
Rocky hills, ravines and semi-arid scrub
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Diet
Carrion, bones, small livestock, fruit
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Behavior
Nocturnal scavenger. Often blamed for livestock kills. Well and snare rescues occur in Rajasthan and the Deccan.
