Toddlers should never scream around crocodiles as the results could be quite Lacoste-ly. New research has found that the amphibious predator — particularly the Nile crocodile — are ...

“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.” ...

Pandora Dewan is a Senior Science Reporter at Newsweek based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on science, health and technology. Pandora joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously worked as the ...

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 ...

Here’s how it works. Crocodiles are among the world's most impressive, deadly predators. They are masters of camouflage, waiting patiently for unsuspecting prey to approach before lunging at ...

Australia’s famed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus ... drought, pollution, and predators (including foxes, cats, and dogs). [Related: Australia’s horrific fires may permanently change ...

“I expect this will be a landmark study, showing that a very old [vomit-inducing substance], lithium chloride, is effective for ambush predators like crocodiles.” Before the study, rangers and ...