Mammal
Brown hyaena
Hyaena brunnea · Hyaenidae · Carnivora
Best monthsAug–Octmost records
Records1,050in 3 countries
Most seen inSouth Africa695 records
Red List–IUCN status
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About
Brown hyaena in brief
The brown hyaena (Hyaena brunnea) is a mammal of the Hyaenidae family — species of carnivores.
Across the 3 countries we cover it has 1,050 published records, most of them from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in August, September and October.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
South Africa695 records · best Aug, Oct
Namibia237 records · best Sep, Jun
Botswana118 records · best Apr, Mar
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.