The African savannahs are inhabited by some of the planet's most formidable predators, each adapted to thrive in this challenging environment where survival hinges on competition for prey. Lions, the ...

All species have evolved with competition, and the five species of large African carnivore—the lion, spotted hyena (hereafter ...

Duan Biggs receives funding from Northern Arizona University and is a member of the IUCN (World Conservation Union). Alexander Richard Braczkowski and Arjun M. Gopalaswamy do not work for, consult, ...

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 ...

Lions and spotted hyenas: two species of social predator that rule the African plains. But for Kevin Richardson, these fearsome carnivores are among his best friends. Now his lions and hyenas are ...

Lion populations in six protected areas across Uganda have declined markedly over the past decade, a recent survey shows. The researchers attribute this decline, in some cases of nearly 50%, to ...