HOW TO TALK TO A HYENA

HOW TO TALK TO A HYENA. KWS has released safety tips you can use in case you come face to face with an hyena. Instead, individuals are encouraged to follow specific safety guidelines.

“In case of an encounter with one, it is advisable to counter the attack through the use of safety tips: Stop, don’t run. As a predator, it will instinctively chase animals which run away,” the KWS stated.

The guidelines further include recommendations to avoid lying down or pretending to be dead, as this could increase the hyena’s curiosity.

• Stop: Running may trigger their predatory instincts.
• Do not lie down: Pretending to be dead can increase their curiosity.
• Remain calm: Avoid showing fear and maintain a calm demeanor by talking to the hyena.
• Minimize movements at night: Hyenas are nocturnal, so be cautious when moving during nighttime.
• Face the hyena: Do not move away until it does, and continue facing its direction.Stand your ground: If the hyena growls or giggles, stand your ground, but do not move closer.
• Make noise: Be loud, look aggressive, and appear frightening to deter the hyena.

Boy attacked

This follows the recent tragic incident where 10-year-old Dennis Teya lost his life in a brutal hyena attack. Dennis Teya, a Grade 4 pupil, was with his friends when the hyenas launched the attack as they were heading home