In the movie The Lion King, hyenas are the villains. They’re portrayed as slobbering, mangy, stupid scavengers always ready to do someone else’s dirty work. It’s entertaining, but the ...

hyenas don't exactly have the best reputation. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE LION KING") JONATHAN TAYLOR THOMAS: (As Simba) But, Zazu, you told me they're nothing but slobbering, mangy, stupid poachers.