Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species was first published in 1859, introducing much of the world to evolutionary theory.

Polar bear on ice. Image via Depositphotos Let’s start with a more obvious reason why the polar bear is the apex predator of the Arctic: size. An adult polar bear can weigh up to an astonishing 1,500 ...

Researchers are now hoping to see the Arctic fox population double within the next 25 years. Down to Earth and our France 2 colleagues follow the journey of these snow-white survivors.

Two fossil teeth found in northwestern Canada confirm that hyenas once lived in the bleak and frigid conditions of the Arctic, possibly hunting and scavenging caribou and mammoth across the steppe ...

Arctic foxes are monogamous, so the mating pair usually stays together for life—as if they weren’t sweet enough already. Unless, of course, you happen to be a lemming.

Sierra Nevada Red Fox via Depositphotots In natural ecosystems, red foxes must navigate landscapes that include larger predators like wolves, coyotes, and mountain lions that can kill them or ...

The Jin Dahaad is one of the apex predators in Monster Hunter Wilds. Source: Capcom Players that are chasing the Achievement, Top of the Food Chain, will need to hunt 50 of these monsters.

You wouldn’t think of a predator diving headfirst into the snow to catch a meal. However, this crazy Arctic fox behavior has baffled researchers for years. That all came to a head in 2024 when ...

The polar bear stands at the top of the Arctic food chain, perfectly adapted to one of the harshest environments on Earth. As the ultimate apex predator, it relies on strength, stealth, and an ...

Tulsa Zoo TULSA, Okla. —The Tulsa Zoo's arctic fox habitat renovations are complete and two new female arctic foxes can be seen in the Life in the Cold building.

In the late 2000s, Iran replaced the wounded American lion as the region’s chief predator. But now it has limped home, leaving Syria to enjoy an almost unprecedented window between predators.

Apex predators dominate the food chain with no natural enemies, crucial for ecosystem balance. They utilize strength, speed, and intelligence. Here, we explore six powerful apex predators in their ...