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Dire Wolf v Spotted Hyena
Topic Started: Jun 17 2012, 05:58 PM (37,524 Views)
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Dire Wolf - Canis dirus
The Dire wolf (Canis dirus) is an extinct carnivorous mammal of the genus Canis, and was most common in North America and South America from the Irvingtonian stage to the Rancholabrean stage of the Pleistocene epoch living 1.80 Ma – 10,000 years ago, existing for approximately 1.79 million years. lthough it was closely related to the Gray Wolf and other sister species, Canis dirus was not the direct ancestor of any species known today. Unlike the Gray Wolf, which is of Eurasian origin, the Dire Wolf evolved on the North American continent, along with the Coyote. The Dire Wolf co-existed with the Gray Wolf in North America for about 100,000 years. The dire wolf was about the same size as the largest modern gray wolves (Canis lupus), which are the Yukon wolf and the northwestern wolf. C. d. guildayi weighed on average 60 kilograms (132 lb) and C. d. dirus was on average 68 kg (150 lb). Despite superficial similarities to the Gray Wolf, there were significant differences between the two species. The legs of the Dire Wolf were proportionally shorter and sturdier than those of the Gray Wolf, and its brain case was smaller than that of a similarly sized gray wolf. The Dire Wolf's teeth were similar to the Gray Wolf's, only slightly larger, pointing to a hypercarnivorous to mesocarnivorous activity. Paleontologist R.M. Nowak states the dietary characteristics are primarily carnivorous as well as partially omnivorous.

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Spotted Hyena - Crocuta crocuta
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena or tiger wolf, is a species of hyena native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN on account of its widespread range and large numbers estimated at 10,000 individuals. The spotted hyena is the largest extant member of the Hyaenidae.[43] Adults measure 95.0—165.8 cm in body length, and have a shoulder height of 70.0-91.5 cm. Adult male spotted hyenas in the Serengeti weigh 40.5—55.0 kg (89—121 lb), while females weigh 44.5—63.9 kg (98—141 lb). Spotted hyenas in Zambia tend to be heavier, with males weighing on average 67.6 kg (149 lb), and females 69.2 kg (153 lb). Exceptionally large weights of 81.7 kg (180 lb) and 86 kg (190 lb) are known. It has been estimated that adult members of the now extinct Eurasian populations weighed 102 kg (225 lbs).

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How about Spotted hyena vs Dire wolf?


Edited by Taipan, Oct 15 2017, 05:22 PM.
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Molosser
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The bite force issue is being overrated people.. If both animals have sufficient jaw strength to deliver a killing bite then it doesn't matter which one can bite harder. I'm more than certain that this is the case here.
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kingkazma
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I agree. On average 150 maybe. But redhole posted it
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crxgalaxy
Jul 31 2014, 04:38 AM
The bite force issue is being overrated people.. If both animals have sufficient jaw strength to deliver a killing bite then it doesn't matter which one can bite harder. I'm more than certain that this is the case here.


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crxgalaxy
Jul 31 2014, 03:39 AM
Dire wolf vs spotted hyena


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shravans14
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Hi All,

This is my first official post on a thread.

I think that this is really close. The weights of the animals are similar, both have impressive stamina and both have the weaponry to get the job done. I'd say that at parity/lower weights the Dire Wolf might have an advantage due to greater predatory ability(although hyenas are impressive hunters in their own right). At max weights(say 170 lbs), I'd back a large hyena as a large hyena would pack a serious punch with its jaws and would be very difficult to subdue. I'd say this is a 50/50 matchup as a whole.
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Wolf wins IMO they kill their prey, hyenas doesn't kill their prey
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Oct 27 2014, 11:41 AM
Wolf wins IMO they kill their prey, hyenas doesn't kill their prey
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Hyena most certainly kill their prey! in some preserves, they hunt down their prey ~55% of the time.
wolves don't kill everything they eat either, and a lone wolf surely wouldn't pass up a carcass if it was in the vicinity. most carnivorous animals are oppurtunistic by nature.
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K-9
Oct 27 2014, 11:41 AM
Wolf wins IMO they kill their prey, hyenas doesn't kill their prey
Yes they do:

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kingkazma
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Yes but the wolf took more dangerous prey.
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dire win faster and kill more impressive prey
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RaimundoPedrosa
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50/50. Bite force is equal.

So are stamina, durability, and size.

Speed goes to the wolf, intelligence goes to the hyena.

Both have a slight advantage over each other, neither of which is conclusive enough to win the fight. 50/50 fight. Very even.
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kingkazma
Oct 27 2014, 08:08 PM
Yes but the wolf took more dangerous prey.
They don't really.
Someone post that article about hyena hunting oryx and kudu or whatever it was.
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Mukul
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I still favor the hyena as they are very durable and a bite can be deadly but I am not sure that it would win most of the time.
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Grimace
Jun 13 2015, 05:43 PM
kingkazma
Oct 27 2014, 08:08 PM
Yes but the wolf took more dangerous prey.
They don't really.
Someone post that article about hyena hunting oryx and kudu or whatever it was.
Indeed, they're predators of adult Kudu.
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Its not the same thing, but here you go. Viewer discretion advised. Probably not for the faint of heart. And I feel like one of those AMC workers lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KBbN5z5nTE
Edited by zergthe, Jan 28 2016, 01:54 AM.
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Hyena kill adult wildebeest  :'( Stupid

Where a hyena wins?

Edited by HugeHyena, Jan 29 2016, 04:44 AM.
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