In Harar, a historic walled city in eastern Ethiopia, a unique and ancient tradition binds the residents to the spotted hyenas that roam the surrounding area. While wild spotted hyenas are known as hunters and killers in the rest of Africa, in Harar, these hyenas and men live in peace. At the heart of this special relationship is Abbas Saleh, the Hyena Man of Harar, who feeds them every evening. In Harar, the hyenas are the guardians of the city's soul. They remind us that here, humans and wildlife have forged a pact of of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.