Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lions are both hunters and scavengers, and they will readily return to a carcass if there is still enough meat left to make it ...

Even when lions are far outnumbered by hyenas, they still often have the upper hand. ©AfricaWildlife/Shutterstock.com It may sound surprising, but groups of hyenas ...

Research reveals strong social relationships make hyenas more likely to team up against lions, even when there's no obvious benefit. After more than 35 years of surveillance, Michigan State University ...

For carnivores a few bites of nutrient-rich meat can last you for days, so it's worth putting in a lot of effort and taking a certain amount of risk. All predators are therefore inherently in ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American It's springtime in the northern hemisphere, ...

Cooperative behaviour involves a trade-off between risks and rewards, and can provide benefits that are available only because of group action. Individual spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) can join a ...

Feeding day at the sanctuary reveals how much planning goes into caring for lions, black leopards, and hyenas. The animals are not simply fed every day like pets; their meals are managed around ...

Lions and hyenas are a familiar sight to tourists visiting Africa, with many looking forward to seeing them in person. But the animals may occasionally spend less time near roads crowded by humans, ...

This buffalo carcass is attracting a lot of attention! It has been left partially submerged in the water after the buffalo was originally caught by a pride of lions. They have had their fill from the ...