Predators avoid people, yet food, pets and surprise encounters can erase that caution. Smart habits keep wild space intact for us.

Researchers used computational simulations to demonstrate how simple sensing and movement rules—such as detection of distance and speed changes—constrain predator–prey interactions. In a simplified ...

More than 350,000 chemicals are used worldwide, and many find their way into the ocean through plastic pollution. As plastics ...

Most of us spend precious little time in nature. We’ll dip our toes in when we visit a waterfall or go for a hike, but for the most part we live our lives in the human world thinking very little about ...

Animals employ diverse survival strategies beyond speed, using erratic movements, visual displays, and warning colors to ...

Coyotes and birds of prey are basically everywhere in Seattle. Experts say they’re part of the city — and they're here to stay. So how can pet owners keep their cats and dogs safe? Here are some tips ...

Running into a wild animal at night can be a nerve racking experience, especially when that animal is a predator. While most ...