GPS collar data has shown that some brown hyenas hold territories in the inland parts of the park, yet still travel to the coast to feed. They do this by patrolling the beach or visiting the seal colonies, often covering long distances between inland and coastal areas.

With major industrial developments planned inside the National Park, we aim to gather important baseline information about these inland hyenas. Using camera traps and GPS collars, we are studying their occupation of the area, population density, movements and corridors, activity patterns, and general behaviour. We also aim to identify key sites such as dens and fresh water sources.

Our camera traps will also record other carnivores, including rare and endangered species, helping us gain a better understanding of the wider ecosystem.

By collecting these data, we hope to provide recommendations that can reduce the impact of future developments, and to monitor the long-term presence of brown hyenas in these inland areas.