Hyenas might be the most misunderstood animal – Are they dogs? Big
cats? Evil, trouble-making sidekicks? (Thanks, Lion King!) Dr.
Christine Wilkinson relates to this ambiguous perception as a
bi-racial woman, especially one working in the fields of science
and conservation. She couldn’t wait to go to Kenya to study hyenas,
but once there, she was labeled a “Mzungu,” a term often used to
describe white foreigners. Hear about how she fought to save hyenas
from being misunderstood (and even started a conservation effort
for the animals considered a nuisance), and in doing so, found a
community where she was accepted. Thanks for listening! If you want
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