Hyena Den

Over the years hyenas’ have been a much persecuted species in Northern Natal and in particular on farm lands around Phinda. Hyena and leopard are the 2 species never to be reintroduced back onto Phinda. Due to our conservation efforts and the available protected land the hyena population is slowly recovering. Sightings in the northern woodlands are on the increase and a den sight has been found in the south. For the first time in 3 years sitting and watching hyena pups play around the cruiser has been a long awaited treat and added extra to the Phinda experience.

Posted: Phinda by Philip Mortlock, Date: 13 March 2010