There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Marlon du Toit:" The relationship that exists between hyenas and adult male lions is simple. Male lions will go out of their way to kill a hyena. The hyena needs to run a little faster & further than normal to ensure that does not happen. Haha, it’s that simple.
The hatred male lions show towards hyenas is unlike any kind of hatred I’ve seen before. It’s not abnormal behaviour for a dominant predator to want to kill & dispose of a lesser predator. For example, leopards (mostly males) will often harass & even physically attack cheetahs. They’ve even been seen to take a cheetah carcass up a tree to feed on it. I’ve even seen a hyena up a tree being eaten by a leopard. Predators represent competition for food, so one will always try & eliminate the other. Lions really hate hyenas though. It goes way beyond the point of one predator simply killing another. They are intent on inflicting pain. Alot of pain. When they bite into a hyena, they using every ounce of muscle to bite down harder. When they sink their claws into the hide of a hyena, it’s to dig those claws right through it. I’ve never seen this hatred in nature, other than what male lions display towards hyenas. This photo was taken way beyond the last light of day, with the Sony A9ii & Sony 400 f2.8 at ISO 25600. I just had to get that intensity across to you. Three male lions had just spotted a lone hyena & as can be seen in the second clip, immediately gave chase. They chased the hyena to the extent that we even lost sight of the males for the rest of the evening. It’s incredible to watch and to document! Hope you enjoyed the post & the info."