Predator : Science World Report

Feb 17, 2016 01:50 PM EST

Marsupial Lion Claws Out Of The Darkness

Marsupial lions have left claw marks in the Tight Entrance Cave in Australia, which is shedding new light on the extinct mammalian carnivore.

Feb 08, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Noise Pollution in the Ocean May be Giving Predators an Edge Against Prey

It turns out that predators may have the advantage when motor boat noise is involved.

Jan 26, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Snake-Hunting Secretary Bird Literally Kicks Its Prey to Death with Super-Fast Strike

In the Animal Kingdom, there are species that employ a variety of techniques to hunt their prey. But one of the most brutal methods is the one employed by the Secretary Bird.

Jan 25, 2016 09:35 AM EST

Zebra Black and White Stripes May Not be Used for Camouflage After All

Scientists have found that a zebra's stripes don't act as protection against predators. Instead, it could be that the stripes are for communication.

Jan 20, 2016 12:02 PM EST

Ancient, Extinct Crustacean 'Dollocaris' Preyed With Monstrous Eyes

A study has identified an extinct crustacean-like creature from the Jurassic era, that used its monstrous eyes to capture its prey.

Jan 12, 2016 12:32 PM EST

Underwater Robots Investigate Great White Sharks' Pedatory Behavior

Robotic, underwater vehicles may give researchers a new tool to better understand shark behavior. These robots may be able to travel where humans cannot in order to show scientists how sharks behave in the wild.

Jan 11, 2016 09:48 AM EST

Puff Adders May be the Ultimate Ambush Predators by Using Scent Camouflage

Puff adders may just be the ultimate ambush predators. Scientists have found that these snakes can actually use scent camouflage when stalking prey.

Dec 09, 2015 08:59 AM EST

Strange Mosasaur Fossil Reveals These Predators Had Binocular Vision Like Humans

An unusual mosasaur fossil is telling researchers a bit more about what type of vision these ancient creatures had. Scientists have examined the fossil and have found it had binocular vision.

Nov 20, 2015 10:49 AM EST

How Fish Camouflage in the Open Ocean with Light

When fish venture into the open ocean, they seem to disappear. Now, researchers have learned a bit more about how fish play with light in order to camouflage themselves from predators.

Nov 16, 2015 10:52 AM EST

Extinction May Spread from Predator to Predator Instead of from Prey

Extinction may actually spread from predator to predator. Scientists have found that the extinction of one carnivore species can trigger the demise of fellow predators.

Nov 04, 2015 04:08 PM EST

Graphene Takes Night-Vision Technology Beyond 'Predator'

Researchers have created a new night vision technology that can rival that from the movie, 'Predator.' The new development involves the use of graphene, which creates better and cheaper night vision devices.

Sep 28, 2015 07:51 PM EDT

Climate Change: King Crabs May Threaten Antarctic Ecosystem as Predators

Scientists have found that these crabs may soon become high-level predators in Antarctic marine ecosystems where they haven't played a role in tens of millions of years.