The majestic sight of a male lion, with its flowing mane and regal presence, is one of the most iconic images of the African savannah. Often dubbed the "King of the Jungle," despite residing in the ...

Lions are the most social among the big cats. While other big cat species may hunt together or live in small family groups, lions form lion prides of 15 to 40 lions. These complex family structures ...

The death of a lion in Kenya’s picturesque savannas rarely tugs at people’s hearts, even in a country where wildlife tourism is a key pillar of the nation’s economy. But when one of the most tracked ...

Biologists have demonstrated the hows and whys of cooperation among male lions. Animal cooperation typically involves sharing crucial resources -- and the rules of sharing get complicated, especially ...

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL--Male lions with the darkest and longest manes suffer from the African heat more than their blonder or shorter-maned compatriots, but when rival males threaten or females are ...

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 ...

One lioness and two juvenile males are left to defend Xudum Pride territory from intruding lions. Two intruding male lions on patrol slowly enter Xudum Pride territory. With no sign of the pride’s ...

Animal cooperation typically involves sharing crucial resources -- and the rules of sharing get complicated, especially when males are involved. Natural selection theory dictates that males generally ...