Brown Hyena -

The brown hyena ( Parahyaena brunnea ) is the rarest of the four hyena species. Often called the "strandwolf" along Namibia's Skeleton Coast, this shaggy scavenger is a master of survival in the arid deserts of southern Africa. Key Identification Features

: They possess large, pointed ears that help with heat regulation in desert climates. Behavior and Social Structure brown hyena

: Recognizable by its long, shaggy dark-brown coat and a cream-colored mane on its neck. Size : Slightly smaller than the more common spotted hyena. The brown hyena ( Parahyaena brunnea ) is