Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

Animal survival depends on effective attack and defense strategies, yet how these behaviors arise remains unclear. Addressing ...

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 ...

Whales are mighty. Blue whales, for example, aren’t only the largest animal on Earth, but as far as we know, they’re the ...

Imagine a predator that doesn’t just kill its prey, but performs a high-stakes “brain surgery” to turn it into a willing ...

A team of international scientists, led by researchers from the University of Otago, has introduced a new method to improve ...

Curious about predators vs prey? In this episode, Dr. Mark Hebblewhite comes to the SciShow studio to talk to Hank about his research into ungulate herbivores and their predator-prey relationships ...

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 ...