What type of hyena are you?

You are a bone crushing brute, one of the most popular hyena species which were stereotyped in the movie 'The Lion King'. Smart and cunning, both hunter and scavenger Spotted hyenas have advanced hunting tactics and complex social systems which puts females on top. Overall you might look mean, but inside you are social, intelligent, strong and know how to have a good laugh.

You are an Aardwolf, nocturnal, shy and small. They do not have hyena in their name but are still in the same family, Aardwolves are not huge bone crushers like spotted hyenas, but resemble dogs. This species is especially unique because some authorities place it in the family of its own called Protelidae. Aardwolves are insectivores, almost exclusively eating termites and insects. Aardwolves live as monogamous pairs with their babies, and do not take kindly to strangers entering their territory. You are an Aardwolf, a night owl, territorial, shy and not very adventurous when it comes to food.

Striped hyenas are sneaky, nocturnal and mistrusted animals. Revered in some cultures, but hated by some these small scavengers are actually fearsome bone crushers. Despite their small stature, Striped hyenas are quite dangerous and have been reported preying upon humans, especially small sleeping children. These hyenas are very odd, being able to drink soda, saltwater and freshwater. This animal is often called cowardly, and most hunters don't hunt them because it is 'beneath their dignity', even though most Striped hyenas will chase predators off a kill. The omnivorous Striped hyena sometimes lives in clans, often hunting together and sharing kills. You are a Striped hyena, a night owl, tough, mistrusted and adventurous when it comes to food.

You are a Brown hyena, social but quiet scavengers. Brown hyenas are quite large but are poor hunters, unlike Spotted hyenas. They are often killed by farmers, thinking that these hyenas kill their livestock. They have a hierarchy similar to those of wolves, usually with an Alpha male and female. These formidable animals are aggressive scavengers, often driving smaller animals off of kills. You are a Brown hyena, social, strict and a little bit aggressive.