All articles tagged with #predatory strategies
A new study using advanced high-speed video techniques reveals detailed differences in how various venomous snake species deliver their bites, showing that vipers strike the fastest, while elapids and colubrids have distinct striking behaviors, highlighting the evolutionary adaptations of these reptiles.
A group of orcas off the coast of Mexico has developed a brutal hunting strategy to prey on whale sharks, the world's largest shark species. By flipping the sharks upside down to immobilize them, the orcas target the pelvic area to cause bleeding and access the nutrient-rich livers. This behavior, observed in the Gulf of California, involves a male orca named Moctezuma, who may be teaching these tactics to others. The findings highlight the orcas' ability to develop specialized hunting techniques for specific prey.