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 ...

For a nervous horror fan, an evening watching HBO’s hit post-apocalyptic television show The Last of Us might be followed by a restless night under the duvet. The silhouette of a coat slung over the ...

Grab your glasses for this one, because we’re talking animal eyes. Eyesight is one of the most important adaptations animals rely on for survival. As humans, we know how much we depend on our eyesight ...

How do snakes manage to swallow and digest animals that are bigger than their heads? Unlike humans and many other animals, snakes don’t chew their food. They swallow their prey whole, which can ...

When a snake displays its fangs, it’s showing off one of evolution’s greatest weapons. This is because snake venom is not a ...

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 ...