In the heart of the African wilderness, lions reign as apex predators—powerful, social, and finely tuned for stalking large ungulates like zebras, wildebeests, and buffalo. Their hunting habits ...

Many folks in southern coastal areas know about strand feeding, the remarkable fish-catching behavior demonstrated by ...

Intimidating prey: Bigger creatures like buffalo and giraffes are difficult to take down, so they’re more like rare treats in the lion world. In “Big Cats 24/7,” you’ll see the Xudum pride ...

The lion may be considered the king of the jungle, but this doesn’t mean this predator is invincible. They will go after some very tough prey that will fight back with considerable strength and ...

Mountain lions, like the one pictured in this file photo, can help fertilize soil with their kills, according to a new study. The healthy soil means better plant growth, attracting future prey.

“Mountain lions and their ungulate prey evolved together,” Munson said. “It’s obvious to see how the lion benefits — food — but for the ungulates the benefits are less clear.

Orphan lion cubs Alpha and Bravo reached the ocean and made the Skeleton Coast their new home. Here, they learned how to hunt and eat a new set of prey from the marine ecosystem: seals.