Five lions were sprawled out and sunning on rocks alongside Kenya’s Voi River. Hippos wallowed nearby. Elephants drank and splashed. Then, on some imperceptible signal, the mood shifted. The lions ...

“Video by”Hyenas Steal Lioness’s Kill, But Male Lion Turns the Tables” Source:YouTube, Uploaded: Neil Coetzer via @wildafricasightings In a riveting display of the raw and untamed struggle for ...

The data collected proved that the lion population was low because of low prey availability and direct killing by snares. Other carnivores such as leopards and African wild dogs faced the same ...

Lions are the second largest cat species, with males being much more significant than females. The average male weighs between 330 and 550 lbs ... They have sharp, hooked beaks and powerful talons ...

The dominant male is typically the leader of the pride ... Only 25% of hunts result in a successful kill, although in some areas this may be as low as 15%. Continued failed hunts can eventually lead ...

Editor's note: This is part of a series of videos offering an up-close perspective on the animal kingdom. A special 360-degree video camera system was set up in zoos and other facilities to show ...

Do Lions Prey on Hippos? (Or Vice Versa) It’s very unusual for a lion to prey on a hippo, although researchers have seen it happen. A wildlife photographer filmed two male lions in South Africa ...

Even the king of the jungle can have a bad day when trying to cross a river guarded by an aggressive hippo. Three lions found out the hard way that this river crossing was a giant hippo’s territory.

In the wild, power means survival, and no lions understood that better than the Mapogo coalition. This group of six male lions ruled the Sabi Sands Reserve in South Africa with absolute dominance.