The fossil record offers a unique window into the history of predator–prey interactions, revealing the evolution of predatory strategies and prey defences over geological timescales. Evidence such as ...

A study published in Water Biology and Security investigated non-consumptive effects by linking prey physiological responses to molecular mechanisms to improve the understanding of predator-prey ...

Most of us spend precious little time in nature. We’ll dip our toes in when we visit a waterfall or go for a hike, but for the most part we live our lives in the human world thinking very little about ...

In the rivers and swamplands, a remarkable thing happens: capybaras and crocodiles coexist in the same habitat without ...

A new study describing how a prehistoric sea cow was preyed upon by not one, but two different carnivores – a crocodilian and a shark – is revealing clues into both the predation patterns of ancient ...

A new study showing how a prehistoric sea cow was preyed upon by not one, but two different carnivores -- a crocodilian and a shark -- is revealing clues into both the predation tactics of ancient ...

In the largest predation event ever recorded, researchers observed capelin shoaling off the coast of Norway, where a swarm of cod overtook them, consuming over 10 million fish in a few hours. The team ...

It's not just the white sharks off the South African coast of Gansbaai that feel the deep, primal fear known only to prey. It now appears that the behavior is more widespread than we knew. In 2023, ...

Pennsylvania Game Commission turkey biologist Mary Jo Casalena underscored two points when asked about turkey recruitment. First, turkeys are a prey species targeted by numerous predators. Second, ...

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