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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

"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

A new study led by researchers at the University of Arizona suggests that for every recognized vertebrate species, there are, on average, two additional species that have gone unnoticed.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 3, 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

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

"It's a skill that previously has only been documented in vertebrates, such as in some mammals and some birds."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026

The body plans of vertebrates depend on this property: if hemoglobin’s capacity to deliver oxygen to distant sites was disrupted, our bodies would be forced to be small and cold.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee