Wolves Reshaped Yellowstone After Being Reintroduced in 1995
Their return changed elk behavior and is often cited as an example of how predators affect whole ecosystems.
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Sharks Sense Prey Through Electricity
Organs called ampullae of Lorenzini detect the faint electric fields generated by animals.
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Cheetahs Are the Fastest Land Predators
They can reach speeds of around 100 kilometers per hour in short sprints.
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Peregrine Falcons Dive at Over 300 Kilometers per Hour
The raptor is the fastest animal on Earth in a hunting dive.
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Orcas Hunt in Coordinated Pods
Some pods specialize in particular prey, from salmon to seals, and pass their techniques down through generations.