Wildlife
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena , is a species of hyena, currently classed as the sole member of the genus Crocuta , native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
Wildlife
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena , is a species of hyena, currently classed as the sole member of the genus Crocuta , native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
Species insights▾
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
Sightings3,393 records
Curve from 3,393 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
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Spotted Hyena is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
3,393 records, iNaturalist
Places to stay
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