Alligators and crocodiles are among the most formidable predators on the planet. These incredibly hardy animals have been ...

“Most commonly their native predators would be sea eagles ... “But there are also reports of Murray od harassing baby platypus, as well as crocodiles further up north.” ...

When it comes to owning coastal ecosystems, the saltwater crocodile and bull shark sit at the top of the food chain. Both predators have unique characteristics, allowing them to adapt and thrive ...

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Crocodile attacks in Australia have risen since conservation measures helped their numbers skyrocket. Now, scientists are harnessing their environmental DNA to find these predators before they strike.

Land clearing and dams that disrupt the natural water flow are especially harmful to the platypus. Natural predators of the platypus include snakes, water rats and goannas, as well as introduced ...

The platypus has small, sharp spurs on its hind limbs that it uses to inject defensive poisons into predators, an unusual feature not found in other mammals. Where did these venoms come from?

According to the team, reintroducing the platypus will also help to keep the area healthy, because the animal is a top predator. If it is doing well, then the local ecology is doing well ...