In the wild, both lions and hyenas are fearsome predators. With sharp teeth and outstanding health, they can hunt and kill many large prey such as hippos, zebras, wild boars, giraffes, antelopes…
Even if given the opportunity, lions and hyenas are ready to rush into each other to fight or kill opponents. According to scientists, the reason for this is not because they want to eat each other but to compete for food.
Because, when food is scarce, predators often kill their competitors. This not only helps the victor expand the hunting territory, but also frightens the enemy, not daring to compete for prey.
In addition to the fights between adults, lions and hyenas are also ready to kill the opponent’s cubs when given the opportunity. However, they rarely eat their opponents, but only kill and then dispose of their bodies.