A University of Idaho study of Tasmanian devils concludes the loss of predators and scavengers from an ecosystem can impair plant and soil health, while potentially elevating greenhouse gas emissions.

"Vertebrate scavengers play a critical role in ecosystem functioning worldwide," the researchers noted. "Through the cascading effects of their ecological role, scavengers can also alleviate the ...

The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a species of Asian crocodile that, although it primarily feeds on fish, can also consume carrion. A pioneering study highlights the importance of carrion and ...

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but it's fair to assume that vulture looks are an acquired taste. The hook-beaked, scrawny-necked and chunky-bodied birds were immediately described as ...

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Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage than loading CBC Lite story pages. When a polar bear kills its prey, it’s not the only one who gets to reap the bloody benefits. Many ...