People consume various types and quantities of food. Studies indicate that the gut microbiome could be one of the drivers of ...

Research uncovers early humans' reliance on plant-based foods, revealing ancient tools and 780,000-year-old starch grains.

Evolution has resulted in the development of both herbivores and carnivores -- but how? What type of food did extinct vertebrates eat? And how can we gain insight into the diets of these creatures? In ...

A new study of modern reptiles will improve our ability to identify the diets of ancient animals, including dinosaurs.

A recent study led by Dr Mike Kendig reviews research into social and environmental cues that trigger overeating, to identify the behavioural patterns, brain pathways, and chemical systems responsible ...

Researchers documented the unexpected behavior of California ground squirrels that strayed from their diet of seeds, nuts and plants.

We all had to make adjustments as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded – even zoo animals who were suddenly not seeing crowds of ...

Though humans typically categorize animals by their eating habits, it’s not uncommon for even the strictest carnivore to eat fruit every once in a while, Koprowski added. This phenomenon in ...