Predators come in all shapes and sizes, but some defy the odds, taking down prey far larger than themselves with cunning, teamwork, or sheer power. These remarkable animals prove that size isn’t ...

New research shows that baby dinosaurs played a crucial role in feeding Jurassic predators and keeping ancient ecosystems alive.

Nature can be a dangerous place, even for animals that seem borderline invincible. For instance, hippos may be massive mountains of muscle with a gaping maw, but that doesn't stop a sufficiently ...

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?

There are many different names for animal behaviors. One example is stotting. While you may not have heard the word before, ...

Just when a snow leopard thought it had secured its next meal, a wily ibex proved it wrong and survived to live another day.

Domestic cats are natural, predatory killers, but owners often don't acknowledge the risks their furry friends pose.

This bird lies for a living. Here’s what biological researchers have gleaned about its intelligence by observing its clever trickery in the wild.

Researchers have found an interesting pattern in the daily habits of lions and hyenas in a Namibian national park in hopes of better understanding how human interaction can affect wildlife in the ...

In the African savanna, lions are at the top of the food chain. Hunting in groups with their sharp claws and excellent vision, lions are considered the top land predator. Both herbivores and ...