Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists often divide predator species into two camps: ...

That’s not the case with another snowshoe hare predator, according to the 2020 study. Coyotes (Canis latrans) have smaller footpads, so tend to sink in deep snow, slowing them down. When snowpack is ...

Lynx are often elusive, rarely seen, and quietly go about their lives in Quebec’s forests, yet their presence plays a vital role in the ecosystem. As skilled predators, they help control populations ...