Wild birds maintain a primarily natural diet, making supplemental feeding unnecessary year-round. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service identifies multiple specific risks that make bird feeders dangerous ...

Juvenile bull sharks are not all feeding or behaving the same way, even within the same nursery. These individual differences ...

In the wild, some animals camouflage themselves to survive in environments where being seen can mean immediate danger. This ...

First thought to be a fungus, this recently identified spider species takes camouflage to a whole new level. Learn more about ...

I've long been interested in ways in which humans can peacefully coexist with so-called "problem" animals, including predators. In most cases, conservation protocols that call for killing these ...

A new study has for the first time illuminated the evolutionary history of the bizarre anti-predator defense—the praying mantis startle display—and suggests that the element of surprise may be key to ...

Predation Feeders concentrate small prey, which can naturally concentrate predators. From hawks to outdoor cats, a predictable gathering spot changes animal behavior and the risks facing songbirds.