Deer change where and how long they feed when they detect the scent of large predators, reducing damage to young trees.

New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, offer a ...

A shy, ferret-sized predator called the coastal marten has been quietly hanging on in the forests of southern Oregon and northern California.

New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings offer a ...

The lynx effect: Smell of predators enough to curb deer browsing, study finds - The findings offer a tool for helping forests recover, researchers say.

Rare photos reveal Europe’s “ghost cat,” the elusive wildcat thought nearly extinct. Rediscovered in 2020, these sightings ...

Once believed to be lost forever, a rare predator has been spotted in California’s remote forests.

Four wild cats silently roam in Guatemala’s dense rainforests. Jaguars, pumas, ocelots and margays share overlapping territories. Scientists wondered how these predators avoid competing for the same ...