Brown hyena in Namibia

Funds raised for the conservation of Brown Hyenas in Namibia.

RAISED: $2000

Brown hyena runs on the beach

Brown hyena scavenges seal pup

Brown hyena on Namibian beach

The Brown Hyena Project (BHP), near Luderitz on the spectacular Namibian coast, has been conducting long term studies of this population of a remarkable species in the Tsau/Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park since 1997. The resident Brown Hyenas rely heavily on the Cape Fur colonies for food, mainly pups both live and dead, and some individuals also travel more than 50km from their home base territory to exploit the Baker's Bay seal colony currently under study. Some have even adapted to become diurnal visitors to the area to avoid competition with the residents and so the behaviour and population dynamics of these hunter/scavengers is both unique and fascinating in this stunning environment by the sea (https://www.strandwolf.org/projects/baker-s-bay.html).

To further understand the brown hyena population at Baker’s Bay, WWA's funds for the BHP project will purchase more satellite GPS collars. With some large scale industrial developments taking place in the park in the near future, GPS-derived data will enable the project to have a better understanding of the hyenas' land use and advise about limiting the ecological impact on this unique population, ensuring its long term conservation and survival.

Project update September 2024 - After the initial $2000 raised for the Brown Hyena project we are delighted to announce ANOTHER $250 was donated towards a drop off facility for radio collars!