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 ...

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

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?

A grouper and a moray eel sound like an unlikely pairing, but they form the ultimate hunting team thanks to referential gestures.

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

Hunting is considered critical to human evolution by many researchers who believe that several characteristics that distinguish humans from our closest living relatives, the apes, may have partly ...

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

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