A hungry hyena in Botswana was in no mood to abide by the finders-keepers rule of the wild as a python constricted a young impala. (Watch the video below.) In viral footage posted recently by Latest ...

One year a long time ago, it did not rain. Everything dried up and people and animals started starving to death. The situation was very bad in Savanna land, where many animals lived. They started to ...

Hyenas are frequently vilified and often feared. Hemingway once described the hyena as a stinking, foul devourer of the dead, with jaws that crack the bones the lion leaves. But a new study concludes ...

Giant hyenas went extinct about 500,000 years ago, but were roughly 240 pounds and skilled scavengers like their modern counterparts. “There is a hot scientific debate about the role of scavenging as ...

Worldwide, populations of scavenging animals that feed on rotting carcasses are declining. Scientists are finding that this can seriously hurt... From vultures to hyenas: How scavengers protect human ...

A recent study shows that top scavengers, like hyenas, can be beneficial for human health. But the same study reveals that scavenger populations are declining and could mean more disease for humans.

June 26 (UPI) --Hyenas are often recognized for their scavenging habits. But surprisingly, scavenging is not the only thing hyenas are good at. They make incredible hunters, parents, and even swimmers ...

Safaris in Indapur and Baramati offer a glimpse into a disappearing ecosystem, where striped hyenas still perform the unseen work of cleaning the land, writes award-winning photojournalist Pradeep ...

Animals that eat the carcasses of other animals can seem kind of gross. However, a recent study shows that scavengers, such as vultures or hyenas, can actually be good for human health. That same ...