This video of lions killing hyenas shows that the relationship between hyenas and lions in areas where they coexist is unique in its complexity and intensity.Lions and hyenas are both apex predators which feed on the same prey, and are therefore in direct competition with one other. As such, they will often fight over and steal each others' kills.Though it is popularly assumed that hyenas are opportunistic scavengers whichprofit from the lion's hunting abilities, it is quite often the case that the reversal is true.
Two males Lions kills Hyena
The feud between the two species does however seem to encompass more than just battles over food.In the animal kingdom, the territorial boundaries of another species are usually disregarded. Hyenas and lions are an exception to this seeing as they set boundaries against each other as they would against members of their same species.
Male lions are extremely aggressive toward hyenas, and as you have seen in this lions and hyenas video, hunt and kill hyenas without eating them.Conversely, hyenas are major predators of lion cubs. When attacking adults, hyenas go after groups of females or better yet, a single female. However healthy adult males, even single ones, are generally avoided at all costs.
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