There are four species of hyenas, namely, the spotted hyena, the brown hyena, the striped hyena, and the aardwolf (which is sometimes classified separately due to its unique feeding habits).

Jalpaiguri/Kolkata: A striped hyena, considered ‘near threatened' on IUCN Red List, has reportedly been clicked for the "first time" in north Bengal. The forest department, though, is yet to ...