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This week in Australia the candy-horror film Prey premieres. Starring "It" girl of the moment Natalie Bassingthwaighte expectations are high for this local production.

The physical appearance and social structure of African Lions contribute to their successful hunting techniques.

Although not officially released to the public, the soundtrack for Tyler Perry's "The Family That Preys Together" is ripe with R&B and Pop hits.

Having lost their poison glands, uloborid spiders wrap their living prey in a silk cocoon that smothers and sometimes crushes the prey to death.

Despite the common assumption that cats release and recapture their prey as part of a cruel game, this form of "play" is actually a defensive behaviour.

Tyler Perry's latest film explores timeless themes of betrayal, infidelity, and karma, and is brought to life in a deliciously dramatic performance from a talented cast.

The noble art of falconry has been around for thousands of years. The great khans of Mongolia practiced it at least 1000 BC.

Birders appreciate Christmas gifts that help the birds. Wings of Wonder, a non-profit charitable organization in Michigan, is all about helping raptors.

A look at the Xbox 360's World War II flight-based combat game.

Red-shouldered hawks are common in the Eastern United States. These birds are similar in size and shape to red-tailed hawks, also common raptors.

The Spotted Owl lies at the center of conservation debates because it requires large tracts of old-growth forest to find mates, nest, and hunt for food.

These eagles are the second largest species alive today. They are large enough to snatch and carry away adult monkeys weighing nearly twenty pounds.

New York City serves as home or resting spot to a remarkable array of birds, both migratory and resident, including hawks, falcons, bald eagles and owls.

A brief glossary entry describing the birds of prey, or raptors. This group includes the hawks and owls.

Crocodiles are carnivores, feeding on fish, birds and mammals. Young crocodiles feed on fish, crustaceans and insects; adults eat anything that approaches the waters edge

Defense mechanisms such as camouflage, spines, and poisons help fish escape predators.

Sharks are not often attacked but they do have a few predators to look out for.

Hawking, also known as falconry, was a popular pastime in the Middle Ages, but was often the preserve of the wealthy.

The shells of slipper shells are not their only unusual characteristic. They exhibit different feeding, locomotion, and reproductive behaviors from other snails.

An ill, injured, or stressed bird-of-prey may not be inclined to eat, or may not recognize frozen chicks or mice as food. In this case, force-feeding may be necessary.

Seeing raptors in flight, especially in great numbers, can be a thrilling sight. The best time to see these magnificent birds of prey is during their annual migrations.

A brief description of the falcons including habits, preferred food, geographical distributon, identifying characteristics, and use by humans.

Birds of prey, the kestrels are widespread. Some species are easily seen as they hunt for prey from a vantage point in the air.

A description of the eagles, members of the birds of prey, or raptors, including habits, preferred food, and conservation history.

When choosing food for a pet snake, it is important to take its health and welfare into account. Feeding a snake live feeder mice has potential to be disastrous.

Control insect pests in your garden with beneficial insects - the natural organic way.

Orb weavers produce the webs that most people recognize as being made by spiders. All purpose webs are used for resting, mating, and capturing, eating, and storing food.

It is now rare for a major publisher to accept unagented work, and agents accept very little. Some writers are driven in despair into the arms of the vanity publishers.

Wasps and hornets are pests. However a wasp two inches long is downright dangerous. This article will describe this amazing insect along with its habitat.

With raptor migration as a focal point, Maine's Acadia National Park also has seabirds, warblers and other woodland species to draw birdwatchers in the fall.

The Green Heron carries a very unique coloring in its feathers and seen in the right light, the shimmering green is a highlight for any birder.

Whether they absorb molecules across the body surface or swallow live prey, all animals must get their energy from a food source. Here are the ways they do this.

Behavioral ecologists use foraging theory to study the foraging behavior of animals in relation to the habitat of the animal.

Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus feasts on disease causing gram negative bacteria, making them potentially useful as 'living antibiotics'.

Hunting is a natural instinct for cats, but many cat owners also like birds and don't want to see them harmed.

There are many species of common hawks in the eastern states. Following is a list of the most common birds of prey in the Eastern United States.

Scientists and birders learn a lot from owl pellets-undigested food regurgitated by roosting owls after they have eaten and digested prey.

People who feed birds are upset to find hawks using bird feeders to capture prey. Birds at feeders are as important to the hawks as the seeds are to the smaller birds.

When raptors threaten family pets and backyard songbirds, we need to take precautions and learn tolerance for these vulnerable large birds.

The lowly snake has been misunderstood and feared for centuries. Learn how they work and how the snake plays a vital role in the environment

The Internet is a great resource for learning and communicating with friends yet there are those who prey on young people online and often lure them into offline contact.

The big cats comprise a kingdom of might. Historically there are five. In their respective sizes these are the tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard and snow leopard.

Originally created to help dispel rumours of homosexuality in the Batcave, the Batgirl character has taken on a life, and a fan base of her own in television and film.

A pregnant woman who watched her dog kill her cat says that afterward she agonised over what to do with her dog fearing it could later harm her baby.

Bald eagles, hawks, raccoon, coyote and mink are plentiful. In fact, the 'coon and beaver are seen by many as pests. Even mountain lion are raising havoc near Grace City.

Used interchangeably, mountain lions, cougars and pumas can be a hazard to hikers around the United States. Attacks are rare, but hikers can use these tips to stay safe.

What's the best way to play with a cat? There are some activities that cats find fun and rewarding and others that will result in frustration or disinterest.

Pet snake owners can be fanatical in their devotion to owning and caring for snakes, and they are the best to ask for pet snake advice.

One of the most majestic sights in Britain bird-wise are owls. There are now six owl species in Britain, but as they are increasingly endangered owls can be hard to spot.

Hungry spiders build webs with sticky fibers while sated spiders remove these insect traps. An elegant experiment demonstrates the value of this manipulation.