Animal magnetism

Moving from White River to live on the Hearne family property in Balule in June 2011, Sharon Haussman’s hyena fascination was fueled by the discovery of a den close to her house. Her childhood affinity for these misunderstood apex predators was rekindled and she started recording their calls. Hyenas have about 14 vocalisations – possibly more based on her recordings – and she recognises most of them.