Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists often divide predator species into two camps: ...

Researchers have discovered the oldest known example of a predator-prey “arms race,” based on their study of ancient fossils. This ancient predator-prey relationship took place 517 million years ago ...

Predators often fail to catch their prey because they cannot react instantly, and even a very small delay gives the prey time ...

Researchers used computational simulations to demonstrate how simple sensing and movement rules—such as detection of distance and speed changes—constrain predator–prey interactions. In a simplified ...

A new study looks at the predator-prey relationship between the seals and polar bears. The researchers say that relationship should be taken into account when establishing marine protected areas.