Hyena Chop Stix: Video


The dark clouds have been rolling in over Malilangwe, but with nothing more than the promise of rain. It is November already and anytime from mid-month onwards we can expect the down pours to start. I can still remember last year, when I was caught in a heavy storm and the water was flowing straight through my clothes as I cautiously navigated the muddy roads– it makes one feel like a kid playing in the rain.

Crack in the rock on the hill

I’ve been getting some daily exercise walking up and down the hyena hill to check on the new den.

Big exit

I eventually found the two older mothers using a den right on the top of the hill in a different den than I thought previously. When I first spotted one of the older cubs roaming the hill I used my “special call” to attract their attention so they wouldn’t freak out by my presence. They came straight away to inspect and then strolled over to a crack in the rocks.

New den comforts

I followed and took up a position on a nearby rock. One big mother then came out the den to see what new clan member had arrived; surprisingly, she was completely relaxed with me being there. I stayed for the morning to observed and take photos and get them used to me being around the new den.

Put your right paw up

The hyenas and wild dogs had a huge confrontation South of Manyuchi two mornings ago, but nothing serious enough for them to eat each other.

Mirror mirror

I received an update on Magwaza the lioness and her three cubs. They were hanging around Chitindigova Hill just North of Bandama Pan, always in the hills these lions, the cubs are growing strong and the ex-Nduna lioness is still mixed up with the pride with one other lioness. This unknown lioness seems to be lactating, which means there might be some more little ones on the way. It may be too soon to jump to conclusions, there is really no way to tell for sure, unless some mad person climbs into the hill to take a look. I think I might camp out in my vehicle over next few days to see what I can spot.

26 Responses to “Hyena Chop Stix: Video”


  • Look at all those youngsters!! Thanks for the video.. :-)))

  • That close up sniff was amazing! Great work.

  • I love that one trying to taste the camera! Too cute. These little guys are so entertaining.

  • Nice. I love the way the music matches the arrival of the others.

  • Awwww! Absolutely adorable hyenas! Like Junebug said, that close up sniff was soooo cute. I can see why you named the video Hyena Chop Stix!

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