carrion
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"We do recognize they can take small lambs very occasionally as a part of their diet, but that's rare, and it's far more likely that they'll be taking carrion," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Condors vanished from the state’s North Coast after the arrival of European settlers, who killed other animals with lead bullets and strychnine — poisoning the raptors that feed on carrion.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Recent ecological studies also support this view, showing that carrion is more abundant and predictable than previously assumed.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026
Buzzards are the most common and widespread bird of prey in the UK and often feed on carrion, according to the RSPB.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
Humans also had a far easier time chewing and digesting old favourites such as fruits, nuts, insects and carrion if they were cooked.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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