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Leopard Seals Are Apex Predators of the Antarctic
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Leopard seals are the second largest species of seal in the Antarctic after the southern elephant seal. They're fast, powerful and eat basically anything that moves.
The Harpy Eagle: Terrifying Apex Predator or Creepy Halloween Costume?
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The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.
Black-footed Cat: A Tiny and Ferocious Predator
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In the vast wilds of southern Africa, one of the fiercest hunters is also one of the tiniest. Meet the black-footed cat, also known as Felis nigripes. This small spotted cat may look like a house pet, but its stocky body, short tail and stealthy hunting skills place it among the most formidable of the wild cats.
Cone Snail: A Slow but Highly Venomous Predator
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Cone snails are marine animals that harpoon their prey and incapacitate them with deadly toxins. They may be beautiful, but they are highly venomous.
Sailfish Are Super-fast, Stunning and Smart Ocean Predators
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Sailfish are the fastest known animal in the ocean. Just how fast? As fast as a cheetah. That's how fast.
How Military Robots Work
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Soldiers face danger every day -- detecting landmines, deactivating unexploded bombs and scoping out hostile buildings are tasks that don't always require a human presence. That's where military robots come in.
Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates
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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.
How Animal Camouflage Works
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Natural camouflage is an amazing thing - it increases an animal's chances of survival by tricking predators. Learn all about animal camouflage.
How do a zebra's stripes act as camouflage?
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I've heard that the black and white stripes on a zebra provide camouflage. How can this be if they're not in a black-and-white environment?
Extinct Marsupial Lions Killed Prey in a Really Weird Way
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The method this ancient carnivore employed is unlike anything we see in predators today.