Cheetah vs Spotted hyena
Cheetah vs spotted hyena
Spotted hyena is larger on weight
Spotted hyena is somewhat greater than cheetah on weight — about 1.2×.
A cheetah and a spotted hyena can be compared on 5 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Cheetah | Spotted hyena | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 34–72 kg | 40–86 kg |
| Height | 0.7–0.9 m | 0.7–0.92 m |
| Length | 1.1–1.5 m | 0.95–1.6 m |
| Top speed | 93–104 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Typical lifespan | 8–17 yr | 12–25 yr |
What the numbers say
- Spotted hyena is somewhat greater than cheetah on weight — about 1.2×.
- Cheetah and spotted hyena are near enough identical on height.
- Cheetah and spotted hyena are near enough identical on length.
- Cheetah is 1.7× spotted hyena on top speed.
- Spotted hyena is 2× cheetah on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Spotted hyena 40–86 kg
Cheetah 34–72 kg
Cheetah
The fastest land animal, with a lightweight frame and semi-retractable claws for traction.
Spotted hyena
A social carnivore whose jaws crack bone; females are larger than males and lead the clan.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, cheetah or spotted hyena?
- Spotted hyena is somewhat greater than cheetah on weight — about 1.2×. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do cheetahs and spotted hyenas compare on height?
- Cheetah: 0.7–0.9 m. Spotted hyena: 0.7–0.92 m. Cheetah and spotted hyena are near enough identical on height.
- How do cheetahs and spotted hyenas compare on length?
- Cheetah: 1.1–1.5 m. Spotted hyena: 0.95–1.6 m. Cheetah and spotted hyena are near enough identical on length.
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Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution