Hyaenidology (HYENAS) with Christine Wilkinson
Summary
Host Alie Ward interviews Dr. Christine Wilkinson, a hyenatologist and conservation scientist, to debunk myths about hyenas. They discuss the four hyena species, their classification as feliforms, and their bone-crushing abilities. The conversation covers their matriarchal social structures, the true meaning behind their "laughing" vocalizations, and the negative impact of Disney’s *The Lion King on public perception.
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