Most predators are opportunistic hunters. If a species is open to eating multiple types of prey, it can improve its odds of ...

A Kobe University study shows that small aquatic beetles survive catfish attacks by resisting ingestion inside the catfish's mouth and being spat out alive. This research contributes to a deeper ...

The surprising escapes from near-death situations of beetles and other small animals illustrate how both prey and predators can adapt to challenges over time. Regimbartia attenuata beetles have the ...

The grub first appears to get stuck in the sundew's mucilage, the glue-like material the plant uses to catch prey, and then ...

When it comes to hunting success, one predator outperforms almost every other animal on Earth. The dragonfly uses enormous ...

Hummingbirds bring vibrant life to any garden, but they also attract a range of predators and pests that can threaten their survival. From stealthy hunters to unassuming insects, these creatures can ...

Another weird quality of hydras is their powers of procreation and regeneration. Populations can rapidly increase by budding – they simply grow others from their bodies. Perhaps the most bizarre of ...

Migrator ypredators may link the evolution of distant species, carrying learned fear toward prey that never actually meet.