In the natural world, predators play a significant role in shaping how animals defend themselves. A previously documented tactic called 'death feigning' involves prey insects faking death when ...

CINCINNATI — The blue feigning-death beetle may be masterful at fooling its predators, but researchers at the Cincinnati Zoo managed to break the code when it came to reproducing the enigmatic species ...

We all know that animals “play dead” in certain situations. But do you know the reasons behind the “feigning death” phenomenon? “Playing dead,” or “feigning death,” is common in the animal kingdom, ...

The SEC has fined Texas A&M's football program $50,000 for feigning injuries, the league announced on Tuesday. In addition to the fine, head coach Mike Elko was issued a public reprimand by the ...

The SEC on Tuesday issued its first punishment for violating rules against “feigning” injuries in football to Texas A&M. The Aggies have been fined $50,000 and head coach Mike Elko issued an official ...

Leading off day two of SEC media days was John McDaid, the SEC coordinator of officials, who reviewed some data regarding the pace of play and addressed some rule changes that will take effect in the ...

At one time or another, most people feign or exaggerate a physical complaint to avoid a task or evaluation. The most common complaints are eating disorders, school phobia, and speech performance ...