About this episode
Alex Re interviews zoologist Lauren Arthur about the misunderstood nature of spotted hyenas and their intelligence.
This month, we’re talking about an animal known for scavenging that has one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom. Alex sits down with Lauren Arthur, Zoologist, Marine Biologist, and Conservation Storyteller, to explain why these animals are so misunderstood and how we can better understand them. Lauren has studied hyenas in the field for years through her work at Too Wild, which has given her a unique perspective on these highly intelligent creatures. So join us as we travel through t...
People in this episode
Host: Alex Re
Guest: Lauren Arthur
Topics covered
- hyenas
- scavenging
- animal behavior
- conservation
- zoology
Keywords
- spotted hyenas
- strongest bite
- animal kingdom
- conservation storytelling
- field study
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Too Wild
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