In the city of Harar, “hyena men” feed the predators by hand. Now, research suggests the animals could help solve Ethiopia’s problem of urban waste, and improve public health in the process.
As night falls over the ancient walled city of Harar, something unusual happens just beyond the gates. One by one, wild spotted hyenas slip out of the darkness, their powerful jaws and eerie calls ...
Across the African savannah, predators are often grouped in the public imagination. Hyenas and African wild dogs are a good ...