In the wide-open savannas of sub-Saharan Africa, lions and hyenas are rarely far from each other. They share much of the same territory, hunt the same prey, and seem to constantly be sizing each other ...

West African lions, the lean, majestic creatures that used to roam the region, have dwindled down to a population of about 400 and are facing extinction, according to an aptly titled paper, "The Lion ...

In the African savanna, lions are at the top of the food chain. Hunting in groups with their sharp claws and excellent vision, lions are considered the top land predator. Both herbivores and ...

Lions are easy to spot. Drive through the stunning savannahs of the Maasai Mara or Serengeti, and there they are — the most photographed big cat on the planet. So, if they’re so visible, they must be ...