Shenzi is the leader and sole female of the trio. Despite the common belief in the Pride Lands that hyenas are brainless, Shenzi's sense of humor hides a merciless sense of cunning. She is not merely the leader of the trio, but the Matriarch of a Pack of over 200 hyenas, and her powerful leadership and diplomatic skills result in incredible gains for her pack, regardless of the cataclysmic results to the Pride Lands. Despite her dislike of Mufasa, Shenzi clearly has a measure of respect and fear for him. Shenzi can be just as heartless as Scar, but unlike him, her first duty is to strengthen her clan rather than the pursuit of personal power.