Incredible Brown Hyaena Discoveries at Skeleton Coast Camp

Last month, the staff at Skeleton Coast Camp helped to dart and release a brown hyaena, affectionately known as Bruno. Since his darting, this hyaena has been officially named HBX12. (For a full account click here).

This hyaena was thought to be a loan animal. Since the darting of Bruno under the guidance of Dr Flip Stander, we have been observing hyaena visitors to camp more closely. It turns out that there are, in fact, at least four individuals who visit the camp, always alone. The most recent discovery might be Bruno’s sibling.

Using Bruno’s identification pictures, taken on the night of his capture Dr. Stander has identified that the latest sighting’s “fingerprints” (markings on the legs) are very similar. He is pictured below and has been named XHB4. This suggests that they share the same heritage because the “fingerprints” are inherited.

Based on the current information, it seems that Bruno and his sibling might be of “Blue Blood” or the “Royal Family” of the local clan.