Ever wonder what animals really think when they encounter us? The image we hold of ourselves wandering peacefully through ...
Prosecutor pushes back on defense assertion that state law allows the capture, hunting and destruction of predatory animals in "any manner whatsoever." ...
You will never see it coming. Born to lurk, the saltwater crocodile is a master of stealth. These apex predators can wait ...
Humans have long had it out for predatory animals. For most of our species’ history, that has been justified as they have been a menace to us and the ungulates we’ve domesticated. These relationships ...
Feeding wild animals might seem like a harmless act of kindness, but it often carries serious and unintended consequences.
A conservation management plan calls for the removal of predatory critters like Roxy and her kits to create a safe habitat for the endangered species, like sea turtles and nesting birds. “There are ...
In order to effectively avoid and respond to predation, animals must first identify the presence of a potential predator. The ability to recognize predator cues is essential for the initiation of ...
Snakes are efficient predators, but they are far from invincible. Across different ecosystems, a small group of animals has ...
Animals protect themselves from being eaten by other animals in countless ways. Some are commonplace. Others are unconventional. Camouflage and running are well-known defenses. Not being seen by a ...
Biologists and ecologists have long wished to gather high-quality data on exactly what the animals they study are eating, but how can such observations be made without disturbing the natural patterns ...
Results show that players’ choices echo predator-prey patterns seen in wildlife, though scientists stress the limits of the ...