Brown Hyena

Afrikaans name: Strandwolf

Brown Hyena

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Hyaena brunnea

Unlike the Spotted Hyena the Brown Hyena is not often seen. They are more associated with the more arid regions of the country than the savanna.

The Brown Hyena is only found in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Most of their food is obtained by scavenging and they will aggressively challenge other predators over carcasses. They also feed on smaller mammals, eggs and insects.

Brown Hyenas live in small family groups which are typically headed by an adult male and female.

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References and further reading

Wild Issue 39 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 42

Wild Ways - 2nd Edition - Author: Peter Apps - Published: 2000 - Page: 59

Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 208

Wild Issue 26 - Author: - Published: 2014 - Page: 31

Tracks and Tracking in Southern Africa - Author: Louis Liebenberg - Published: 2000 - Page: 76

The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa - Author: P. Briggs - Published: 2020 - Page: 322

The Natal Bushveld - Volume 2 - Author: Natal Parks Board - Published: 1981 - Page: 59

The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Burger Cillie - Published: 2011 - Page: 126

The Living Deserts of Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Darry Lovegrove - Published: 2021 - Page: 153

The Living Deserts of Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Darry Lovegrove - Published: 2021 - Page: 103

The Living Deserts of Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Darry Lovegrove - Published: 2021 - Page: 134

The Living Deserts of Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Darry Lovegrove - Published: 2021 - Page: 65

Southern African Wildlife - Author: Reader s Digest - Published: 1989 - Page: 65

Signs of the Wild - 5th Edition - Author: Clive Walker - Published: 1996 - Page: 90

South African Animals in the Wild - Author: Anthony Bannister - Published: 1985 - Page: 88

Predators of Southern Africa - A field guide - Author: Grobler, Hall-Martin & Walker - Published: 2012 - Page: 89

Questions and Answers - Endangered Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: John Comrie-Greig - Published: 1992 - Page: 13

Signs of the Wild - 3rd Edition - Author: Clive Walker - Published: 1986 - Page: 95

Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Burger Cillie - Published: 1987 - Page: 43

Mammals of the Kruger and other National Parks - Author: The National Parks Board - Published: 1980 - Page: 34

Maberly s Mammals of Southern Africa - Revised edition - Author: Richard Goss - Published: 1986 - Page: 68

Kruger National Park Questions and Answers - Author: P.F. Fourie - Published: 1987 - Page: 274

Land Mammals of Southern Africa - A field guide - Author: Reay HN Smithers - Published: 1986 - Page: 94

Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Reader s Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 417

Field Guide to the Mammals of the Kruger National Park - Author: U. de V. Pienaar et al. - Published: 1987 - Page: 86

Getaway - Vol 27 No 04 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 10

Guide to the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park - Author: Gus Mills and Clem Haagner - Published: 1996 - Page: 33

Field Guide to Fynbos Fauna - Author: Cliff & Suretha Dorse - Published: 2023 - Page: 250

Field Guide to the Cradle of Humankind - Author: B. Hilton-Barber & Prof. L. R. Berger - Published: 2004 - Page: 150

Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1997 - Page: 268

Chris and Tilde Stuart s Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa - 1st Ed - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1988 - Page: 148

Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 2001 - Page: 148

An Introduction to the Larger Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Joanna Dalton - Published: 1987 - Page: 104

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Africa including Madagascar - Author: Theodor Haltenorth and Helmut Diller - Published: 1980 - Page: 217

A Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife - 3rd - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 2000 - Page: 34

Africa s Big Cats and Other Carnivores - Author: Nigel Dennis - Published: 2001 - Page: 82

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