First published 2018
Sy Montgomery ventures into the wilds of Ethiopia, determined to unlock the mysteries of the hyena. Braving rugged terrain and local suspicion, she embeds herself with a hyena clan, observing their complex social dynamics and challenging preconceptions about these misunderstood predators. As Sy gains the trust of the hyenas, she faces threats from poachers and the unforgiving environment. But her discoveries about the hyenas' intelligence, empathy, and family bonds reshape our understanding of these remarkable creatures.
Genres: biography, nature, animals, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Setting: Ethiopia
80 pages · Kindle Edition · Clarion Books