RANTHAMBORE Striped hyena in Ranthambore
Striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena): Scrub and ravines on the park fringes; dens in caves and old burrows.
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In one line: Striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) — IUCN Red List: Near Threatened. Scrub and ravines on the park fringes; dens in caves and old burrows.
| Scientific name | Hyaena hyaena |
| IUCN status (global) | Near Threatened |
| Legal protection in India | Schedule III; declining outside protected areas. |
| Where our guides see it most | zone 6 (Kundal), zone 10 (Aantri), zone 7 (Chidikho) |
“Where our guides see it most” is a habitat pattern from our own safaris in recent seasons, not a live location. Content checked 4 November 2026.
Identification
Dog-sized, with a sloping back, a pale coat with vertical dark stripes and an erectile mane; the ears are large and pointed.
Habitat in Ranthambore
Scrub and ravines on the park fringes; dens in caves and old burrows.
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Check my date on WhatsAppBehaviour
Nocturnal scavenger and hunter of small prey; shy, usually seen at dawn on the outer routes.
When to look
First light on the outer routes (6, 7, 10), heading home to a den.
Worth knowing
Often mistaken for a dog at distance; the mane rises when it is alarmed.
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Low light and a moving animal: raise the ISO and shoot early.
Conservation
Schedule III; declining outside protected areas. Status is the IUCN Red List global category; it describes the species worldwide, not the Ranthambore population.
Questions
Is the striped hyena dangerous?
No. It is shy and avoids people; it scavenges and takes small prey.
Other wildlife of Ranthambore
Bengal tiger · Indian leopard · Sloth bear · Golden jackal · Mugger (marsh crocodile) · Sambar deer · Chital (spotted deer) · Nilgai (blue bull) · Wild boar · Chinkara (Indian gazelle) · Hanuman langur · Red-headed vulture · Indian peafowl · Caracal
Dated sightings archive
Verified entries for this species from our sightings archive: dated, zone-level, sourced. Not a live position.
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Sources and how we know
Species facts follow standard references (IUCN Red List, the Wildlife Institute of India and NTCA status reports). “Where our guides see it most” is our drivers’ own experience from recent seasons: a habitat pattern, never a live location or a promise.
- Research IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (global categories)
- Research Status of Tigers in India 2022: summary report (NTCA and Wildlife Institute of India)
- Official National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Government of India
- Official Rajasthan Forest Department
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