A striking wildlife post gives cheetahs some overdue credit while also showing the brutal realities of life on the savanna.

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 ...

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, ...

Most individuals assume that hyenas belong to the same family as wild dogs due to their appearances and hunting behaviour, not realising that hyenas are considered closer to cats than any other dog ...

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 ...