Elusive brown hyena spotted in the water near Walvis Bay Posted by David Henning on 6 August 2021 The Namibia Dolphin project usually conducts research on whales, dolphins and turtles in Namibia, but found themselves grounded yesterday due to Walvis Bay’s weather on 5 August. The team then decided to head out to record jackal vocalisations but heard about a usually elusive brown hyena out at Pelican Point. After four hours of searching, and getting stuck three times in the mud and sand, the team’s determination eventually paid off when they managed to locate the elusive animal. Brown hyenas differ from the more common spotted hyena who usually live in packs, whereas brown hyenas tend to be solitary and nocturnal, and rarer. They came upon the animal at Pelican Point, where it strolled through the shallow waters of the bay. The hyena might have had an injured front leg, but this could have also just been an unusual gait. ‘We followed the individual for a bit as it continued to run south, most likely towards its den, and then left it in peace. These animals have a social structure similar to wolves, often found in groups with mating pairs and offspring, but this was a “lone wolf”,’ Namibia Dolphin project said. ‘Very grateful for this rare sighting! We can now add a new species code to our “Land Survey Effort” database!’ they added. Also Read: It’s complicated: Hyena social dynamics and other interesting facts Female leopard fights hyena for her kill in Kruger National Park Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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