Globally, house cats have been observed eating over 2,000 different species, 16% of which are endangered. Free-ranging cats (Felis catus) are globally distributed invasive carnivores that markedly impact biodiversity. A new study developed a comprehensive global assessment of species consumed by cats. The research identified 2,084 species eaten by cats, of which 347 … [Read more...] about Outdoor house cats have a wider-ranging diet than any other predator on Earth
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Homeowner discovers ‘very rare’ predator lurking in their garden: ‘This may be a newsworthy sighting’
A Reddit user from Scotland recently made an exciting discovery in their own backyard when they encountered a rare predator lurking in the garden. Eager to identify this elusive creature, they turned to the online community of r/AnimalID for help as it seemed to be a potential threat to the birds that frequented a low-hanging tree limb. In a brief 15-second video captured by … [Read more...] about Homeowner discovers ‘very rare’ predator lurking in their garden: ‘This may be a newsworthy sighting’
The Fascinating Geographus Cone Snail: A Masterful Predator with a Surprising Weapon
In the depths of the ocean, a deadly predator lurks—one that possesses a remarkable combination of lethality and precision. Meet the geographus cone snail, a creature with a potent venom capable of taking down even humans, but it also wields a secret weapon that stuns its prey with astonishing efficiency. The geographus cone snail (Conus geographus) is a species of marine … [Read more...] about The Fascinating Geographus Cone Snail: A Masterful Predator with a Surprising Weapon
The Misnamed Crabeater Seal: Specialist Predator of Antarctic Krill
Despite its name, the crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) is not a crab-eating seal at all. In fact, these creatures are specialist predators of Antarctic krill, tiny crustaceans that form a crucial part of the Southern Ocean food web. Crabeater seals are one of the most abundant seal species on the planet, with an estimated population of around 15 million individuals. … [Read more...] about The Misnamed Crabeater Seal: Specialist Predator of Antarctic Krill
Scientists Laud a 50-Foot Shark as The “Ultimate Predator” After it Devoured Competitors
Researchers from Princeton University conducted a study to see what will prevail at the top and discovered that the Megalodon shark is the ultimate "predator of predators." According to a recent research, a "enormous" prehistoric shark was named the "predator of predators" for being at the top of the marine food chain. Researchers from Princeton University conducted a … [Read more...] about Scientists Laud a 50-Foot Shark as The “Ultimate Predator” After it Devoured Competitors