Commensalism is a biological relationship where one organism benefits without harming the other. Explore its types, real-life examples, and ecological importance across animals, plants, and ...

In the animal kingdom, many creatures face predators and aggressive threats with skill and courage, but some underestimating birds can pay a heavy price. Explore the epic encounters where animals ...

Supported by By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions ...

Paleontologists have identified a new ancient reptile from the Solnhofen limestone slabs, thanks to a chance discovery. A ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

Researchers have documented orcas dropping prey and other marine life in front of humans, as if offering us food. The orcas' ...

Conservationists in Scotland successfully fed predators—making them so fat and happy that they no longer bothered killing rare birds.