A review back in 2021 documented cases of spiders preying on snakes, turning up 319 reports from every continent except ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

Pangolins, the jungle’s elusive specialists, survive almost entirely on ants and termites. Their unique diet, armour and ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine, for a moment, that you’re a honeybee. In many ways, your world is small. Your four delicate wings, each less than a centimeter ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful and elegant creatures on earth, and inviting them into your yard is almost like ...

Prey animals can use their colors to hide from predators or dissuade them from attacking. But local conditions determine which option works best. A global study comparing defensive coloration in ...