"An appealing, elegantly designed introduction to another much-maligned species." Kirkus (starred review)

"A fascinating, informative, and inclusive window into a feared and misunderstood species." Booklist (starred review)

This myth-busting addition to the critically acclaimed Scientists in the Field series by Sibert medal winning team Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop is perfect for nonfiction readers looking for more female scientist narratives, or a fresh perspective on an underrepresented animalHyenas!

Timely and inspiring, The Hyena Scientist sets the record straight about one of historys most hated and misunderstood mammals, while featuring the groundbreaking, pioneering research of a female scientist in a predominatelymale field in this offering by Sibert-winning duo Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop.

As a scientist studying one of the only mammalian societies led entirely by females, zoologist Kay Holecamp has made it her lifes work to understand hyenas, the fascinating, complex creatures that are playful, social, and highly intelligentalmost nothing like the mangy monsters of pop culture lore.

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