It may sound surprising, but groups of hyenas will sometimes take on animals much larger than themselves, even lions. Although usually, the lion is not a full-grown male, but rather a younger lion or ...

A clan of hyenas surrounded a young male lion feasting on a live buffalo in South Africa, and two of the scavengers bit the apex predator’s tail to disengage him from the quarry. (Watch the video ...

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 ...

A clan of hyenas all came together to save a clan mate from the jaws of a massive lion. This show of strong family bonds was captured on camera by Maddie Lowe while on safari with Margot Lowe and ...

Don’t be fooled by the mane and roar. The female is the primary hunter in the lion kingdom, not the male. “The Lion King” hinted at this more than 30 years ago, when Mufasa's brother Scar purred at ...

A safari guide in Sabi Sands of Kruger National Park in South Africa captured remarkable footage of a hyena that somehow managed to escape the grip of a lion. "I was responding to a leopard on a kill ...

Lions are the most social among the big cats. While other big cat species may hunt together or live in small family groups, lions form lion prides of 15 to 40 lions. These complex family structures ...

Three spotted hyenas surround a lioness. Michigan State University researchers have shown that social bonds between hyenas make the animals more likely to form mobs and attack lions. After more than ...