Brown Hyena
The Brown Hyena (Parahyaena brunnea, formerly Hyaena brunnea) lives mainly in the Kalahari and Namib deserts of southern Africa. It is smaller than the Spotted Hyena, and unlike its spotted cousin is largely a scavenger. It is, in fact, the largest land animal to derive the majority of its diet from scavenging. Because of the scarcity of food in the desert, they supplement their diet with fruit and vegetables.
Also unlike the Spotted Hyena, the males and females of this species are practically indistinguishable. Their clans are also smaller, ranging between 4 to 15 members. Besides man, Brown Hyenas are commonly killed by Lions and Spotted Hyenas.
