14 Girl Boss Species and Fierce Females in the Animal Kingdom

Hey, animal enthusiasts. As hoomans, we're approaching a place where men and women are equal. But in the animal kingdom, things are very different. You may think that males run the show in the natural world, but it many cases, you would be wrong! Today we're celebrating all the fierce females and girl boss species that are found in the animal kingdom - and there are quite a few. Who runs the world? Girls. That's right.

From elephants to ants, females of all shapes and sizes are out there making decisions, caring for their children, and being stunningly cute while doing it. Did you know that in hyena packs, the highest-ranking female leads the pack and makes critical decisions? In bonobo clans, females form alliances and oftentimes lead the group's dynamics. It's truly fascinating once you dive into it, so let's put on our learning caps and look at some beautiful pictures of wild animals while we do it. See? Learning can be fun!

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