Fear of predation may play a role in pushing small populations of vulnerable species to extinction, a new Canadian study has found. That could have implications for almost any species that is prey, ...

Smaller mammals, especially rodents, are rather low on the universal food chain. Due to the nature of their bite-sized physique, larger predators often take full advantage to satisfy their ...

Birds and snakes share a variety of connections shaped by mimicry, predation, and survival. As we celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake, we explore their fascinating interactions in nature. This Lunar ...

There are at least 17 known species of horned lizard belonging to the genus Phrynosoma, but the giant horned lizard (Phrynosoma asio) is the largest of them all. The giant horned lizard is also quite ...

Animals can match their background to avoid detection by predators. For instance, numerous species have evolved color patterns that help them blend into their surroundings and avoid predators -- a ...

The R/V SEWARD JOHNSON is enroute from HARBOR BRANCH Oceanographic Institution in Fort Pierce, Florida, to the Gulf of Maine, embarking upon the first phase of a 3-year, multi-seasonal science mission ...