The African savannahs are inhabited by some of the planet's most formidable predators, each adapted to thrive in this challenging environment where survival hinges on competition for prey. Lions, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When people think of lions, the image that comes to mind is ...

I. The study -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Serengeti region -- 3. Study methods -- II. The lion -- 4. Group structure and movements -- 5. Behavior within the group -- 6. Population dynamics -- 7. Food ...

Evaluation of the main hypotheses proposed for the causes of decline and failure to recover of the western Steller sea lion population depends on understanding how food web linkages affect sea lions.

Most people grow up seeing lions as symbols of strength, royalty, or courage. They appear in cartoons, national emblems, ...

The hunt is on and a predator finally zeroes in on its prey. The animal consumes the nutritious meal and moves on to forage for its next target. But how much prey does a predator need to consume?