A relaxed hyena can still look intimidating when its teeth and powerful jaw are this close. Kevin explains why these animals ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American It's springtime in the northern hemisphere, ...

Across the African savannah, predators often end up grouped in the public imagination. Hyenas and African wild dogs are a good example. Both hunt in groups, both move constantly across huge ...

Spotted hyenas are known for hunting (or scavenging) larger mammals such as antelopes and occasionally feed on smaller mammals and reptiles. Being flexible in the choice of prey is a strategy of ...

A striking wildlife post gives cheetahs some overdue credit while also showing the brutal realities of life on the savanna. Even the planet's fastest land animal can lose a meal in an instant when a ...

Captured in a fascinating YouTube video posted by the Pondoro Game Lodge is a showdown between African wild dogs and spotted hyenas. Although the hyenas outmatch the wild dogs in size, they are way ...

Hyenas are generalist predators (and scavengers) with a broad range of prey species. They are known for hunting (or scavenging) larger mammals such as antelopes and occasionally feed on smaller ...