Humans are often described as “super-predators,” but wildlife may not respond to us as uniformly as once thought. People have ...

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 ...

Predation and conditioned feeding can affect birds and other wildlife. Limiting bird feeding to winter months can reduce—but not eliminate—the risk of food-conditioning in other wildlife. In areas ...

I've long been interested in ways in which humans can peacefully coexist with so-called "problem" animals, including predators. In most cases, conservation protocols that call for killing these ...

Animals are noisy. And their noises can travel a long way. But making sounds can be a double-edged sword: it can help them communicate, sometimes over long distances, but it can also reveal them to ...

A new study has for the first time illuminated the evolutionary history of the bizarre anti-predator defense—the praying mantis startle display—and suggests that the element of surprise may be key to ...

Animals employ diverse survival strategies beyond speed, using erratic movements, visual displays, and warning colors to ...