| Chipa, a female spotted hyena, was born in captivity in South Africa. She arrived at the park when she was 4 months of age. Females can reach weights near 200 lbs., growing larger and producing more testosterone than the males. Hence, it is a matriarchal society females head the clan! Spotted hyenas hunt and scavenge in Africa, south of the Sahara. Lifespan is up to 40 years in captivity. Chipa loves to play in the water tearing apart just about every toy they give her. One of her favorite toys is a cardboard box. |
