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One surprising finding is that domestic cats are the leading vertebrate predator of these invasive mantises, accounting for 45% of recorded positive predation events.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

Researchers say these impacts make it especially important to assess the risks on Mediterranean islands, where many unique invertebrate and vertebrate species are found nowhere else.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

"Amphibians are the fastest-declining vertebrate group globally," she said.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

For many years, scientists have viewed ancient marine ecosystems as being dominated by vertebrate predators, with invertebrates playing smaller roles.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2026

“Interesting. It’s difficult to observe if it’s chemiluminescent vertebrate or bioluminescent bacteria.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

They also feed on a broad range of native animals, including important pollinators such as honeybees as well as protected small vertebrates like tree frogs and lizards.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

"For over a century, spontaneous object-based problem-solving has mostly been studied in vertebrates," says Loukola.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026

The findings challenge a long-standing belief that spontaneous problem solving is unique to humans and other large-brained vertebrates.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026

It presents analysis of rare fossils which scientists say fill knowledge gaps on the development of the creatures that gave rise to the first land-dwelling vertebrates.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

There are vertebrates, to be sure, but not many.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman