Animal survival depends on effective attack and defense strategies, yet how these behaviors arise remains unclear. Addressing ...

Results show that players’ choices echo predator-prey patterns seen in wildlife, though scientists stress the limits of the analogy.

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To better understand the complex interactions between nature’s hunters and hunted, researchers gathered at the the ...

You might believe lions, wolves, or grizzly bears sit comfortably atop the food chain. Yet a growing body of research tells a startling story. Wildlife around the world views humans as the ultimate ...

The hunt is on and a predator finally zeroes in on its prey. The animal consumes the nutritious meal and moves on to forage for its next target. But how much prey does a predator need to consume?

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 ...

Late one night, a trail camera flickered on inside Cleveland Metroparks. In the footage, an animal with sleek, dark fur ...

Long before big cats, terror birds reigned as apex predators. Here’s how these flightless birds hunted, and why they went ...

The animal world is incredibly colorful, and behind this color palette is a constant game of survival. The Earth now supports over eight billion people who collectively have transformed three-quarters ...

Some animals produce their own light, no special effects involved. In certain cases, it helps them hunt or avoid predators.