Living with Legends: Decoding Hyena Coexistence at Lake Eyasi

The vast, sun-drenched plains of northern Tanzania are often framed as a pristine wilderness, yet the reality is a complex, shared landscape where the ancient rhythms of wildlife and humanity beat in unison. By documenting the movements of hyenas, their social dynamics, and human interactions of hyenas around Lake Eyasi, the non-profit organisation United Tansania e.V.  is broadening our understanding of how large carnivores persist alongside pastoralists and foragers. This spatiotemporal assessment not only charts hyena populations through space and time but also spotlights their remarkable adaptability, the complex interplay with local people, and the urgent need for nuanced conservation strategies.