Just like humans may curl into a fetal position for comfort, some animals roll into a ball for survival purposes that go ...

When you think of “gory” animals, creatures like great white sharks, tigers, and vampire bats might come to mind. But the most gruesome defense mechanism of any animal belongs to something much ...

Hummingbirds are small birds native to the Americas, and they largely form the Trochilidae family of avians. There are already hundreds of known species, but new ones are discovered every year. One of ...

Ever wondered why some animals warn with bold colors while others hide from predators? It depends on tiny shifts in their habitat.

A recently published article studies the mutually beneficial ecological relationships and evolutionary adaptations of tarantulas. The study reveals that the infamous spiders are actually often on ...

Note that this author has published a book, entitled “Illuminating Schizophrenia: Insights into the Uncommon Mind”, available on Amazon.com. Anna Freud (1937) created a theory of defense mechanisms ...

Earlier this spring, many of us had the privilege to see the solar eclipse while at the same time learn a lesson about defense mechanisms. For those of us who cared about preserving our vision, we ...