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 ...

Over the last few years, facilities such as zoos or national parks have increased human-animal interaction. A team of researchers studied whether these increased interactions had any effects on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dubai: India’s Forest Department last month released the country’s first lion population estimate since 2020. The results were dramatic: Asiatic lion numbers have surged 32 per cent in five years to ...

In this documentary, world-famous lion whisperer Kevin Richardson maps the behavior of both lions and hyenas. Assisted by the world's leading behavioral scientists, Richardson conducts various tests ...

For nearly 15 years, almost no information was available on the population status of Uganda's large carnivores, including those in its largest national park, Murchison Falls. These species represent a ...

TAMPA, Fla. – Starting next year, a bold new Busch Gardens Tampa Bay habitat will bring guests closer than ever to the wild world of lions and hyenas in an immersive savanna setting. Opening spring ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is roaring into 2026 with a new, immersive animal habitat exhibit. The theme park announced the addition of the Lion & Hyena Ridge, showcasing 35,000 square feet ...

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 ...