Brown hyena

The brown hyena is a shaggy, dog-like carnivore that roams dry regions of southern Africa. Unlike its spotted cousin, it's the rarest hyena species, with most living in the Kalahari Desert and along Namibia's coast. These solitary scavengers prefer to avoid humans, relying on their strong jaws to crunch through bones.

• Lives in small groups called clans, usually fewer than 10 individuals.
• Can travel over 30 km in a single night while foraging.
• Makes whooping sounds to communicate across long distances.