Dwarf mongoose troops will fight with nearby rivals Surprisingly, more conflict is linked to higher survival rates among pups Scientists say it could be because fighting makes adults more alert War as a destructive force isn’t exclusive to humans. Lions fight for dominance of the pride, and rival chimpanzee factions have been known to …
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New Insights on Why Marine Predators Dive Into the Dark, Deep Sea
New research using electronic tags and sonar data shows that large marine predators like sharks and tunas often dive into the deep mesopelagic zone, interacting with its dense layer of organisms for feeding and possibly other purposes. This zone is crucial for both ecological balance and commercial fishing, requiring careful study and conservation to prevent …
Giant dinosaur carcasses might have been important food sources for Jurassic predators
This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread Ok! Photograph of the skeletal mount of Allosaurus specimen AMNH 5753, from William Diller Matthew’s 1915 Dinosaurs. Credit: Project Gutenberg e-book, Wikimedia Commons, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) × …
Is Britain ready for an invasion of giant Asian hornets? Pest killers battling plague of predators on the Channel Island of Guernsey warn they could overwhelm UK if authorities don’t act
EXCLUSIVE: 74 confirmed sightings in UK since 2016 – including 69 nests Now bug hunters in Guernsey say the aggressive insects pose real threat to UK An Asian hornet hit squad has warned the UK could be overwhelmed by the aggressive insects if authorities don’t act fast. Francis Russell, Asian Hornet Strategy Coordinator for the …
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator’s abuse
By Shaimaa Khalil Tokyo correspondent 7 September 2023, 09:11 BST Updated 12 minutes ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Johnny Kitagawa (pictured on screen) was a J-pop titan who used his immense power to sexually abuse aspiring boyband stars The boss of Japan’s biggest pop talent agency has resigned after finally admitting the sexual …