feeding on

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The insect permanently sheds its wings and spends the remainder of its life moving through fur and feeding on blood.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"This project is obviously bigger than me," feeding on the input of countless other online posters, Parsons acknowledged.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The mites now wreak havoc on American bee colonies by feeding on the insects and spreading a wing-deforming virus.

From Barron's • May 19, 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

Several dying screech owls were picked up in Wisconsin following heavy rains in spring, perhaps poisoned by feeding on earthworms.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson