Wolves, iconic predators of the wild, thrive in certain U.S. states. Discover which states have the highest wolf populations, ...

Witnessing an apex predator is often enough for most people. But what happens when two of the most powerful shallow-water ...

"Using optogenetics to turn these cells off or on, we showed that these cells were necessary for a mouse to show fear behaviors in response to a natural predator (a rat), and that artificially ...

Research on tadpole ecology in Maharashtra's Konkan region rock pools reveals critical factors influencing frog breeding and ...

Killing carnivores to protect livestock, wildlife and people is an emotive and controversial issue that can cause community ...

Eastern indigo snakes eat venomous snakes, and they’re the longest snakes native to the U.S., but they’re non-venomous ...

In 2024, Yellowstone recorded 499 grizzly bear jams and another 760 black bear gridlocks. To the south, Grand Teton had a ...

Local researchers say a low parasite population in the estuary which could threaten the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem ...

In 2024, Yellowstone recorded 499 grizzly bear jams and another 760 black bear gridlocks. To the south, Grand Teton had a minimum of 224 grizzly jams, 44% of all bear jams. To keep people and animals ...

Antarctic krill do not only react to external environmental influences such as light or food. They also use their internal clock to adapt to the extreme conditions of the polar environment.

Despite being so close to humans, they remain largely invisible and avoidant, a testament to their stealth and intelligence.

Gain a clear definition of what it means for an animal to occupy the position of apex predator within an ecosystem.