On Costa Rica’s coast, jaguars are doing more than hunting. They’re helping sea turtles survive. As researcher Carolina Perez tracks nests with makeshift tools, she uncovers an unlikely balance ...

Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals ...

The Mary River Turtle, an Australian freshwater species, possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe through its rear, ...

Animals protect themselves from being eaten by other animals in countless ways. Some are commonplace. Others are unconventional. Camouflage and running are well-known defenses. Not being seen by a ...

The hunt is on and a predator finally zeroes in on its prey. The animal consumes the nutritious meal and moves on to forage ...

While organisms are typically considered permanent residents of a community, many transient organisms occupy a community for only brief periods. Despite the duration, the effects of a short visit by a ...