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, ...

The study’s authors include scientists from Colorado State University, the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories and the ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For nearly 15 years almost no information was available on the population status of Uganda’s large carnivores, including those in ...

A group of African lion cubs photographed in the Queen Elizabeth National Park in October 2024. Photo by Alex Braczkowski. Lion numbers in the country are at a critical low while hyenas are faring ...

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 ...

Lion numbers in Uganda are at a "critical low," while hyenas are thriving in the nation's protected areas, according to a recent study. While those findings might sound like a sequel of "The Lion King ...

We've seen some wild wildlife scenes through the years, from two gators tussling to an epic battle between a mongoose and a snake. But the video we're about to show you tops them all. Heck, we're ...

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 female lion separated from its pride in Kruger National Park was forced to defend its meal by itself when a pack of hyenas happened onto the scene. Benji Solms, a ranger from Serondella Safari Lodge ...

The African lion’s reputation as “king of the jungle” rests on its strength, group hunting skills, and dominance over most animals it meets. Yet across the continent, a handful of species can and do ...