{
  "id": 6762187,
  "title": "GPS collars revealed male lions follow hyenas, not the other way around",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/gps-collars-revealed-male-lions-follow-hyenas-not-the-other-way-around",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T13:26:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/scientists-fitted-gps-collars-to-17-lions-and-14-hyenas-expecting-hyenas-to-follow-lions-thousands-of-locations-revealed-the-opposite-with-male-lions-approaching-as-hyenas-retreated/articleshow/134068478.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A groundbreaking study suggests that it's the male lions that approach spotted hyenas, contrary to the belief that hyenas seek out lion remains for food. In fact, spotted hyenas are known to back away from lions, prioritizing their safety. This finding highlights the importance of spatial avoidance in hyena behavior, emphasizing their adaptive strategies to circumvent confrontations with such…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}