Predators are built to kill, but some prey animals are just as dangerous when cornered. This video breaks down five formidable species that fight back with deadly weapons like horns, spines, crushing ...

From powerful birds of prey to tiny songbirds, and blind snakes to miniscule flies, an impressive range of species have ...

Apex predators are often seen as unstoppable, but some of their hunts are among the most dangerous encounters in nature. The prey they target can inflict serious injury or even kill if the attack ...

A new study documents the complex interactions between cougars and gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park and finds their ...

The only way that bear cubs can learn to hunt effectively is by practicing their skills. Finding some baby prey that you can ...

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

Imagine a predator that doesn’t just kill its prey, but performs a high-stakes “brain surgery” to turn it into a willing servant. Meet the jewel wasp (Ampulex compressa), a shimmering, emerald-hued ...

The smallest bird of prey on the entire African continent, the pygmy falcon weighs about as much as a golf ball. These clever ...