This hippo makes it clear that lions are not welcome on its patch of river, so we explain just how confrontational these guys can be!

From powerful lions of the savanna to majestic eagles perching in mountain-top nests to stealthy crocodiles in everglade swamps, apex predators inhabit various ecosystems around the world, ensuring ...

A massive predator once roamed the Earth, towering over its rivals and casting a long shadow on the ancestors of T. rex. This giant, now known as Ulughbegasaurus, ruled the prehistoric world around 90 ...

Apex predators sit at the very top of the food chain and answer to no one. From massive big cats to lightning fast ocean hunters, these animals combine breathtaking beauty with deadly precision. Watch ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is regarded ...