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Predators' 'Web of Fear' Holds Ecosystems Together
By Tia Ghose published
The fear of predators may have a surprisingly strong impact on the behavior of their prey, creating cascade effects throughout the food chain.
Surprise! Sharks Have 'Social Lives'
By Mindy Weisberger published
Sharks are typically thought to lead mostly solitary lives, but new research finds that sand tiger sharks may be a lot more social than once suspected.
Why Crows Hold Funerals
By Mindy Weisberger published
By sticking close to a crow that was killed, other crows improve their chances of learning about predator species they need to avoid.
Clever Cuttlefish 'Freeze' Bioelectric Fields to Avoid Predators
By Stephanie Pappas published
Color-changing cuttlefish have figured out how to turn down their emanating electric fields to hide from sharks and rays. They freeze in place and hold their breath, researchers have found.
Open Wide! Dinosaurs' Jaw Stretch Linked to Feeding Habits
By Mindy Weisberger published
How far could T. rex's jaws stretch? A new study has answers about the breaking point for this dinosaur’s bite.
Birds of a Feather: Photos of Hummingbirds, Hawks & Jays
By Stephanie Pappas published
Hummingbirds have a clever strategy to keep their nests safe: They recruit unknowing hawks for home security. Check out these spectacular photos of hummingbirds, hawks and jays.
'Bizarre,' Human-Size Sea Scorpion Found in Ancient Meteorite Crater
By Laura Geggel published
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