Oldest hyena in captivity (ever)

According to Official Guinness Records,

The oldest hyena in captivity (ever) was 28 years 166 days, and was achieved by Mars (USA), at The Honolulu Zoo, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, on 28 February 2017.Mars and his brother Whoops were brought to the Honolulu Zoo in 1992, where they lived for the rest of their lives. Both Whoops and Mars lived unusually long for hyenas, with Whoops living to 26. The average lifespan of a Spotted Hyena in captivity is 12 years. Unfortunately, Mars passed away on 28 February 2017.

For a complete list of 2017 records, please visit 2017 Guinness Records in United States.

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