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The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae feed on living tissue, and can infect cattle, wildlife, pets and, rarely, people.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Loggerhead turtles have large heads and powerful jaws, giving them the ability to feed on hard-shelled prey.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
In a chapter cleverly titled “Keep Calm and Carrion,” she explains that obligate scavengers—animals that feed on dead matter—are “nature’s clean-up crew,” performing one of the most vital roles on the planet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
"They're herbivores, so they feed on lots of different vegetation, so you'll often see piles of sticks with the bark chewed off."
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Hummingbirds evolved instead to feed on nectar and insects, which they find by using their own wings.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
