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Science Explains How Chameleons Capture Their Prey

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 06:58 PM EDT

When it comes to catching their prey, there is hardly any animal that is as precise as a chameleon. Even though these creatures have a nonchalant appearance, they do not fail at whipping their tongues out to capture prey that can weight up to 30 percent of their weight.

Chernobyl Anniversary: Humans Have Left, But Wildlife Is Thriving

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 26, 2016 02:53 PM EDT

While the Chernobyl nuclear reactor blew up and killed thousands in Russia 30 years ago, some species are certainly not complaining: Animals.

Wolf Pack Kills 19 Elk in Rare 'Surplus Killing'

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 26, 2016 01:54 PM EDT

Eccentric and unusual wolf behavior leaves game officials puzzled in Wyoming.

Fairywrens Can Learn Their Mothers' Calls Before They Hatch

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2016 09:23 AM EDT

Experts find that Red-backed Fairywrens, just like their close relatives, the Superb Fairywrens, learn to imitate their parent's calls even before they hatch from their eggs.

Eye Shapes Are Different For Predators And Prey

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 09, 2015 05:04 PM EDT

Vertical pupils and circular pupils help certain predators hunt, while horizontal pupils help other species spot predators from afar

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