Animal Survival Strategies

3 articles
bears hibernation
Nature

Why Do Bears Hibernate (Torpor)? Exploring the Science, Survival Strategies, and Myths of Bear Winter Dormancy

Discover the science behind bear hibernation: how torpor helps bears survive winter, the biological processes involved, and common...

Steven Peck · · 8 min
Photo Of Resting Crocodiles
Nature

Why Crocodiles and Alligators Sometimes Eat Each Other

Discover why crocodiles and alligators sometimes eat each other. Learn about cannibalism's role in population control, resource competition,...

Shakes Gilles · · 8 min
Biology

How Do Squids Use Ink as a Defense Mechanism?

Discover how squids use ink as a defense mechanism, from the ink sac's melanin-rich composition to creating smokescreens...

Matt Damus · · 8 min