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Study finds male lions actively follow hyenas, not the reverse

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A new study using GPS collar data has overturned a long-held assumption about lion and hyena interactions in the wild. Researchers found that it is male lions who approach spotted hyenas, rather than hyenas seeking out lions for scavenging opportunities. Spotted hyenas were observed consistently moving away from lions, apparently prioritizing their own safety over access to food. The findings shed light on spatial avoidance as a key adaptive strategy in hyena behavior to minimize dangerous confrontations.

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