Professor Richard Fortey looks at the predatory characteristics of the starfish and the dog whelk and the protective adaptations their prey have developed. The starfish use their sticky tube feet ...

Amidst the lush wetlands and dense mangroves of South and Southeast Asia resides the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), a ...

Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant ...

Tails aren’t just animal accessories, they usually carry specific functions, but when it comes to rays, their function has ...

For many animals, snow and ice present significant mobility challenges. Deep snow can make it difficult for both predators and prey to move, altering the dynamics of their interactions. Some animals, ...

The world’s largest predators are also some of the most endangered. From tigers in India to lions in Africa, humans have hunted them down and encroached on their habitat. Recently, another major ...

Explore the unique adaptations of the world's slowest snakes, from the hefty Burmese python to the patient rosy boa. Discover ...

Killer whales are the only natural predator of baleen whales—those that have "baleen" in their mouths to sieve their plankton ...

These movies will please Predator fans for their mix of breathtaking action, solid sci-fi concepts, and focus on human ...

The strategy developed by the pair named Port and Starboard off the coast of South Africa is fascinating because it involves two such efficient species of marine predator, but a growing body of ...