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 ...

In some monarchies, inherited power offers a ladder that can be ascended to absolute authority—be it through diplomacy, ruthlessness, or the passing of time. But in hyena monarchies, inherited power ...

The journey of a spotted hyena living at a sanctuary near Bethlehem is being used to challenge long-held myths about these predators.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spotted hyena clans flip the script on mammalian power: here, dominance is inherited, alliances matter most and females rule every ...

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 research consortium provides evidence that social behavior and social status are reflected at the molecular level of gene activation (epigenome) in juvenile and adult free-ranging spotted hyenas.

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Hyenas and cats in the streets of Harar, Ethiopia. They gather every evening on a specific spot to be fed.© Matyas Rehak/Shutterstock.com A silent shift change occurs as the sun sets over the ancient ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive analyze hyena behavior, attack dynamics, and protective strategies to survive an encounter. 'Nobody is watching Kerala Story 2': Rahul Gandhi says cinema is ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hyenas and cats in the streets of Harar, Ethiopia. They gather every evening on a specific spot to be fed.© Matyas ...