Biology
Evolutionary Arms Race in Predator-Prey Interactions
Quick fact
In predator-prey arms races, the prey often evolves faster than the predator because predators must overcome a moving target, leading to a constant escalation of traits like speed, camouflage, and sensory abilities.
Why this is interesting
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, and gazelles are nearly as fast—so who is actually winning this evolutionary race, and why hasn't one side already won?