Wildlife
Brown Hyena
Parahyaena brunneaNear threatened
The brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea , formerly Parahyaena brunnea), also called strandwolf , is a species of hyena found in Namibia, Botswana, western and southern Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique and South Africa.
Wildlife
Brown Hyena
Parahyaena brunneaNear threatened
The brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea , formerly Parahyaena brunnea), also called strandwolf , is a species of hyena found in Namibia, Botswana, western and southern Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique and South Africa.
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When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings536 records
Curve from 536 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where Brown Hyena is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
536 records, iNaturalist
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