Notes From Kenya: MSU Hyena Research

Michigan State University students in the Holekamp Lab blog about their experiences in Kenya, research on spotted hyenas and adventures in the field.

Monday, April 11, 2016

If Carmen SanDiego had just used landmarks, she would have probably known where in the world she was.

When I first arrived in the Mara, I was having serious doubts that I would ever learn my way around. Out here, there are no street signs, n...

Friday, April 8, 2016

The best birthday present

Jambo! My name is Amy Fontaine, and I am the newest Research Assistant in the Holekamp Lab. I will be here in Kenya contributing to the Ma...

Friday, April 1, 2016

What is a mother?

A mother is one who cares for, Nursing her cubs shelters, Watching cubs as they explore the communal den area while they are ...

Monday, March 28, 2016

Hyena fur "splot"?

When it comes to an observation session, one of our top priorities is identification. Sure, we can observe and record all of...

Friday, March 25, 2016

Perspective

It was a regular morning obs. Me, myself and KBY. The den was quiet – No hyenas vis. The sun rose and with it the sweltering heat. I...

Thursday, March 24, 2016

How to Print a Hyena

The other day while updating the Serena clan lists, we discovered our study subjects had reached an impressive milestone: between the three ...

Thursday, March 17, 2016

The Return of Happy Zebra!

They’re back! They’re really back! After being lost to us since early December, we finally stumbled upon the Happy Zebra den on Febr...

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