Striped Hyena admin African wild dogs can reach the height of 30 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 55 and 70 pounds. But these will often coalesce into huge aggregations. Home ranges are 233 to 466 km 2 (90 to 180 sq mi) in size. The scientific name of the hyena is Hyaenidae. Smaller brains require less calories for dogs to survive. The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena, is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to sub-Saharan Africa.It is listed as being of least concern by the IUCN on account of its widespread range and large numbers estimated between 27,000 and 47,000 individuals. The wild dog tends to be elusive as they are more wary of stronger predators. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The wild dog is also known as ‘the painted wolf’, owing to the patterns on its coat that resemble a random array of paint splashes. Low - Average. Female Spotted Hyena vs Male Grey Wolf. /*