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University Study Finds Why Female Dragonflies Fake Their Death [VIDEO]

May 01, 2017 AM EDT The surprising 'Faking Death' behavior is used to evade a male suitor, which is the first time the tactic has been observed in dragonflies.

Yale University Scientists Activate Killer Instinct In Mice Using Lasers

Jan 13, 2017 AM EST The mice's fear and hunting centers were found in the same part of the brain: the amygdala.

Climate Change Affects Predator-Prey Balance, Study

Sep 22, 2014 AM EDT Rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns affect predator-prey balance, according to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study.

Spider Disguises as Bird Poop to Avoid Predatory Wasp Attacks, Study

Jun 02, 2014 AM EDT Orb-web spider Cyclosa Ginnaga camouflages itself as a splat of bird poop in order to avoid being captured by predatory wasps, according to a study by from Tunghai University and the Endemic Species ...

‘Terror Bird’ Believed To Be a Top Predator was Actually Vegetarian, Study

Aug 30, 2013 AM EDT Gastornis, a huge ancient 'terror bird' that was believed to be one of earth's most cruel predators snapping necks of mammals with its massive beak, was actually a vegetarian, according to a new study ...

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