Jambo 🐺 Mammals
Brown hyena
Parahyaena brunnea
Photo : Bernard Dupont, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerLegendary
Points400 and up
Rarer and shyer than the spotted hyena, it has a long brown mane along its back.
🧠 Coming soon · Jambo Tembo's AI is still learning to recognise this species: identification arrives in an upcoming app update.
Tracker tip
🎯 Extremely rare in Kruger: an exceptional sighting worth reporting to rangers.
Where to see it
Kruger : legendary
FAQ
Where can I see a brown hyena on safari?
The brown hyena lives in Kruger. It's easiest to spot in Kruger (legendary).
How do I recognise a brown hyena?
Rarer and shyer than the spotted hyena, it has a long brown mane along its back. Jambo Tembo's AI is still learning to recognise this species: identification arrives in an upcoming app update.