Just because dogs don’t appreciate the entire spectrum of color that humans do, that does not mean they are unable to perceive different colors. They just may not see the “true” color of an object. For example, the color red appears dark brownish-gray or black to a dog. What colorRead More →
Mongooses live in burrows and feed on small mammals, birds, reptiles, eggs, and occasionally fruit. A number of mongooses, especially those of the genus Herpestes, will attack and kill venomous snakes. They depend on speed and agility, darting at the head of the snake and cracking the skull with aRead More →
As long as dolphins are with their pod, they’re safe. Sharks are cautious around large groups of dolphins, and dolphin pods have been known to kill sharks unprovoked. Still, most dolphins prefer to avoid places where the shark population is high. Orcas are, as usual, the exception to this rule.Read More →
Leopards do not preferentially favour baboons as prey, but they are considered the primary predators of baboons across Africa. … Male baboons are particularly aggressive, and retaliation often leads to the death of the leopard. However, evidence suggests that leopards may learn to catch and kill certain dangerous prey. WhatRead More →