Predators are typically larger, faster, and more powerful than the animals they hunt. Yet in nature, most attacks fail. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, by ...

A cottontail rabbit seems like the most delicate, vulnerable creature on Earth until it starts running. Even a seriously bloodthirsty fox has to reach top speeds just to have a chance of catching it.

Birds are among the most successful animals on Earth, and some of them can take down prey that seems far too large for a creature built to fly. In this video, we travel through some of the world’s ...

The relationship between predators and prey in the wild is underscored by an evolutionary arms race spanning millions of years, but new research has found modern human activity is reshaping the rules.

Human disturbances are modifying animal behavior in ecosystems worldwide, with the potential to reshape species interactions. For instance, human-induced shifts in diel activity may disrupt the ...

Predator-prey interactions determine food web structure, energy flux, and ecosystem stability. Increasing temperatures and commercial fishing both alter body size distributions that underpin ...

Interpersonal tensions between colleagues can be costly for businesses. Even the spectre of a threat can sap concentration, undermine collaboration and divert huge amounts of mental energy away from ...