A host of unique crocodylian species ruled the roost in Australia and surrounds for millions of years – until humans came ...

Sharks have always fascinated me. I find them to be one of the most intriguing animals in the animal kingdom. When I'm not in the ocean, that is. When I am swimming along in the great blue sea, I hope ...

A massive predator once roamed the Earth, towering over its rivals and casting a long shadow on the ancestors of T. rex. This giant, now known as Ulughbegasaurus, ruled the prehistoric world around 90 ...

From powerful lions of the savanna to majestic eagles perching in mountain-top nests to stealthy crocodiles in everglade swamps, apex predators inhabit various ecosystems around the world, ensuring ...

Orcas, or killer whales, are deadly and beautiful apex predators.

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"Terrestrial apex predators may preferentially wander close to water sources —especially in dry seasons—as these areas may set an ideal scenario for terrestrial predators to feed on aquatic taxa, or ...

Cara Tabachnick is a news editor at CBSNews.com. Cara began her career on the crime beat at Newsday. She has written for Marie Claire, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She reports on ...