Mountain lions have little or nothing to do with the decline of Utah’s mule deer,” writes Ted Williams in an op-ed. “Predator populations are limited by available prey.” ...

The lion may be considered the king of the jungle, but this doesn’t mean this predator is invincible. They will go after some very tough prey that will fight back with considerable strength and ...

This year, in what it calls a “study,” Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources is killing off mountain lions in an effort to increase mule deer herds. It has hired trappers from the Utah Department ...

The world’s largest predators are also some of the most endangered. From tigers in India to lions in Africa, humans have hunted them down and encroached on their habitat. Recently, another major ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In 1898, two lions that came to be known as the Tsavo ...

A new international study led by researchers from Aarhus University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) reveals that small bats can be just as efficient predators as lions—and often ...

In the African savanna, lions are at the top of the food chain. Hunting in groups with their sharp claws and excellent vision, lions are considered the top land predator. Both herbivores and ...

Mountain lions are solitary hunters that prey largely on mule deer and elk within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, although ...

It's a growing trend. Residents on high alert after wild predators are spotted in neighborhood: 'Working to track its ...

The hunt is on and a predator finally zeroes in on its prey. The animal consumes the nutritious meal and moves on to forage for its next target. But how much prey does a predator need to consume?