Nature’s diversity is most apparent when viewed through the eyes, literally. Throughout the animal kingdom, the ability to ...

Picture a pair of eyes the size of soccer balls peering out at you from the dark depths of the ocean. For the colossal squid, ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...