On International Hyena Day, a day dedicated to appreciating one of the most unjustly vilified animals in popular culture, I am excited to introduce a project that has been a couple of years in the making: Movement and Behavioural Ecology of Spotted Hyenas: Responses to olfactory deterrents. Spotted hyenas in their communal den. Spotted hyenas are often misunderstood, but they are one of Africa’s most important carnivores. They’re not just scavengers. They are skilled hunters and key players...