foraging

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“After eating nothing or very little through the winter months, rattlesnakes are actively foraging in the spring and also looking for mates.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"There may be other kinds of effects specific to the foraging biology of the species in question that could be beneficial," added Robert Dudley, UC Berkeley professor of integrative biology.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

“Experiences like seaweed foraging invite travelers to slow down, engage with the natural environment and learn directly from local experts, creating a deeper emotional connection to the destination.”

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Fryar, who wrote a book about the Potomac after discovering its hidden wilds, plans to stop foraging for pawpaws and a leafy green called sochan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Coming out in the gray light before dawn, the first creature Bigwig saw was Kehaar, foraging between the elders.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams