Aquatic ecosystems present a dynamic interface where habitat selection by organisms and predator-prey interactions intricately shape community structure and ecological processes. In these environments ...

Experts look into the 2021 and 2023 dolphin mass stranding events and find that both were being chased by an apex predator.

Reaction-diffusion systems provide a mathematical framework for describing the interplay between local reactive processes and diffusive transport across space. In ecological settings, these models ...

Gray wolves and cougars are not only iconic to the Yellowstone National Park landscape, but they also play important roles in the overall health of the ecosystem. With both being apex predators, ...

Polar bears are apex predators with a hunting strategy built around high-calorie prey like seals, but extreme conditions can push them to consider alternative food sources. In rare cases, humans may ...

Predators often bypass easy meals, a strategic choice driven by energy conservation and risk avoidance. Optimal Foraging Theory explains this, where animals weigh effort against reward. Defense ...

Asian swamp eels are spreading through the Everglades and decimating crayfish populations, leading to comparisons with ...

Humans are often described as “super-predators,” but wildlife may not respond to us as uniformly as once thought. People have ...