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A young tiger comes face-to-face with an encroaching male tiger, threatening to take over his father's territory. With nowhere to hide and his father out of sight, he has no choice but to submit

How Wolves Drive Down Mountain Lion Populations — How Wolves Drive Down Mountain Lion Populations

A recent study from Wyoming shows that when the two predators overlap, wolves kill kittens in high numbers and push adults to starvation

Ancient Insect Genitals Found in Fossil — Ancient Insect Genitals Found in Fossil

A newly discovered assassin bug features a well-preserved phallus the size of a grain of rice

Wolverine Spotted By Yellowstone Trail Cameras — Wolverine Spotted By Yellowstone Trail Cameras

The species’ numbers in the United States were diminished by predator control efforts and trapping

Alpha Male Tiger Forces This Cub to Submit — Alpha Male Tiger Forces This Cub to Submit

A young tiger comes face-to-face with an encroaching male tiger, threatening to take over his father's territory. With nowhere to hide and his father out of sight, he has no choice but to submit

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