Brown Hyena
Parahyaena brunnea
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Near ThreatenedVery Rare to spot
mammals • Hyaenidae
Brown Hyena.
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Parahyaena brunnea
Category
mammals
Family
Hyaenidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 43 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding brown hyena in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: carrion 70%; invertebrates 10%; endothermic vertebrates 10%; fruit 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal and crepuscular.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.