Brown Hyena

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Lovely ..I dont think there are any at Rooiputs we never saw one in 2 x Multiple week trips there in the last 2 years ..Mind you iI never saw any Spotties either in the same area ..Seems like the lion density at the spot keeps them well away


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Great pics. \O


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We have been fortunate to see brown hyena twice in Addo.

First sighting along Ngulube Loop

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Second sighting a few years later in Wayne's Valley

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They have been seen more regularly in recent years which is great news - particularly around Nzipondo Loop which is near the main camp \O


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^Q^ ^Q^ \O


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Lucky. \O


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Get to know the bashful brown hyena

JUNE 18, 2019

Due to its nocturnal habits and retiring manner, the brown hyena often escapes attention, but this shaggy-haired scavenger deserves to be better known. By Gaynor Siljeur

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:ty:


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UNDERSTANDING THE SHAGGY-HAIRED SCAVENGER

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Sarah Edwards
Friday, 02 August 2019

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Steeped in myths and legends regarding magical powers, hermaphroditism and black magic, and more recently cast as villains by Disney, the hyena family undoubtedly suffers from a bad reputation.

With their gentle, social interactions and strong kin bonds rarely witnessed, and their reputation amongst farmers as a livestock predator, the misunderstood and secretive brown hyena currently faces a battle for survival.

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Brown Hyena spotted almost every night on a camera trap at Grietjie Private Reserve...
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Look at the time and the temperature as well. <hot>


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:shock: :shock: to both ;-)


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