Animal world
Eagles that eat lion cubs
Martial eagle with a wingspan of nearly 2m targets lion cubs on the African grasslands despite the risk of being discovered and attacked by the mother lion.
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Space science
Discovery suggests: Earth may escape after Sun turns into red giant
The hunt for a second Earth is going on somewhere out there in the Milky Way. Along the way, there is one planet that has caught the attention of astronomers.
Conquer Mars
NASA's Alien Hunting 'Detective' in Trouble
NASA's $2.7 billion alien life-hunting robot just rotated, shook, and used a drill to...
Oceanography
Crocodile collides with sharks right on the beach
Sharks and crocodiles share common habitats and prey, so they can interact when foraging.
Oceanography
Killer whales knock seabirds out of the water
While teaching her calves how to hunt, Bigg's killer whale tosses murres off the water's surface.
Oceanography
Octopuses cooperate with fish to hunt
Octopuses, which are traditionally solitary, have been found by researchers to exhibit complex cooperative hunting behaviors with fish, demonstrating leadership and coll…
Oceanography
Killer whale tosses dolphin into the air
Scientists have filmed killer whales attacking smaller dolphins, taking down their prey and sharing meals with their mates.
Archeology
Did Scandinavians use boats made of animal skins 5,000 years ago?
Ancient Scandinavians may have used boats made from animal skins for fishing, hunting and transporting trade goods, a new study suggests.
Videos
Video: Venomous snake was hunted by 'speed racer', turned around and injected venom to bite back, what was the outcome?
True to its name, Black Racer is a non-poisonous snake but has extremely fast moving speed. Can it defeat a poisonous snake?
Discover science
Why do lions, known as 'top predators', rarely hunt ostriches?
Although ostriches have excellent self-defense abilities, why do lions, the top predators on the African grasslands, rarely eat ostriches?
Oceanography
Japan begins the second largest whale hunt on Earth
Japan added fin whales, a once endangered marine mammal, to its commercial fishing list, causing concern among conservationists.
Oceanography
The giant Sei whale reappears after 100 years of absence
After a century of absence due to hunting, giant gray-blue Sei whales are returning to Argentina's Patagonian waters.
Animal world
Top 11 largest and longest snakes in the world, where do they live?
With the ability to hunt extremely fast and swallow humans whole, giant snakes are found globally, from Southeast Asia to South America and the United States.
Videos
Video: Subjectively looking down on his small opponent, the whip snake pays with his life
The battle shows that fighting skills are more important than physical size.
Discover science
Why do African farmers draw eyes on their cows' buttocks?
Painting eyes on the buttocks of cows in Africa is a unique measure to protect livestock from lion attacks.