feeding on
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New World screwworm, a parasite feeding on living tissue, has been confirmed in Texas.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"Gray whales are facing a major crisis and the heart of it does seem to be feeding on their prey in the Arctic," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
It also means that there will be more sharks feeding on stingrays, which are responsible for around 10,000 injuries in California every summer, Lowe said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
As bees and hummingbirds move from one flower to another, feeding on nectar while helping plants reproduce, they are also consuming something unexpected: small amounts of alcohol.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
On the contrary, wherever it appeared livestock became “scabby, sore-mouthed, and unthrifty” from feeding on this toxic plant.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
