As apex predators, orcas play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of marine ecosystems. Preying on smaller marine animals like dolphins, help control populations and prevent ...
For others, it’s a way to avoid being eaten; blending into the environment makes it harder for predators to spot them. And in some cases, camouflage is used to attract mates or blend in with a social ...
Researchers have discovered the oldest known example of a predator-prey “arms race,” based on their study of ancient fossils. This ancient predator-prey relationship took place 517 million years ago ...
A new study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History presents the oldest known example in the fossil record of an evolutionary arms race.
Although animals can’t use human language, art is beyond words. As Edward Hopper wrote, ‘If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.’ ...