The lion may be considered the king of the jungle, but this doesn’t mean this predator is invincible. They will go after some very tough prey that will fight back with considerable strength and ...

Living among wildlife and witnessing animals in their natural habitat is part of what attracts residents and visitors to Southwest Colorado. But it tends to be a one-way attraction: Birds of prey and ...

Unlike most animals’ weapons — like claws, horns or teeth — snake venom is in a perpetual race with the defenses of their prey. Snakes upgrade their venom; rodents and amphibians upgrade their ...

Animals have adapted many critical techniques for their survival, such as when they are most active, how they hunt, and how they keep themselves safe from predators. One of the most effective methods ...

The animal kingdom is rich with fascinating creatures, and several of them begin with the letter “V.” Although it is not the ...

Animals protect themselves from being eaten by other animals in countless ways. Some are commonplace. Others are unconventional. Camouflage and running are well-known defenses. Not being seen by a ...

Last year, right around my birthday, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. My day began with a hike on a quiet trail, breathing in the crisp mountain air, when I heard the ...

Nancy Murrah--President of The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay Nancy Murrah–President of The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay (RCTB), which rescues, rehabilitates, and releases hundreds of native birds of prey ...

The lynx and the snowshoe hare is the best-known example of predator-prey population relationships. If the hare numbers rise, so do those of the lynx that feed on them. This means that hare numbers ...

Q. Most folks know that lions and wolves hunt in groups to catch what they’re going to eat. I was wondering if any other animals hunt in packs or team up to catch their food, not counting the ...

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