In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re highlighting an ongoing study being conducted at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, where scientists are examining otter poop—in an effort to ...

In one corner – we have the vicious Komodo dragon, armed with toxic breath and ruthless power. In the other corner – the most ...

You might believe lions, wolves, or grizzly bears sit comfortably atop the food chain. Yet a growing body of research tells a ...

Biologists and ecologists have long wished to gather high-quality data on exactly what the animals they study are eating, but how can such observations be made without disturbing the natural patterns ...

Table for one-and-a-half. Scientists have discovered a new “apex predator” dinosaur that appears to have been fossilized right in the middle of eating a crocodile-like creature. The newly found ...

Beavers and red kites may be flourishing in Britain, but the reintroduction of apex predators here is a trickier issue. Could there be practical and philosophical benefits and would a trial release of ...

Results show that players’ choices echo predator-prey patterns seen in wildlife, though scientists stress the limits of the ...

An apex predator was spotted hunting a sea lion off the coast of California, boaters said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A 10-foot apex predator was spotted circling its prey off the coast of California, a ...

Natural predators aren't just fearsome hunters. They are ecosystem architects that sculpt wild landscapes, influence evolution, and captivate human curiosity more than any other animals. Found in ...