The low efficiency of animal protein (meat products) production is one of the main concerns
for sustainable food production. However, meat provides high-quality protein among other …

Recent viral zoonotic epidemics have been attributed partially to the negative impact of
human activities on ecosystem biodiversity. Agricultural activities, particularly conventional …

Entomophagous habits have undoubtedly accompanied the evolution of humankind from its
beginnings. With few exceptions, insects are generally non-toxic, nutritious, abundant and …

City rats are among the most important but least-studied wildlife in urban environments.
Their presence, compounded by the rate of human urbanization and effects of climate …

The mere thought of eating a rat would immediately trigger a strong “yuck” reaction among
most Westerners, but for many people from around the world a rodent is a much anticipated …

Abstract Tribal Adi of North-East India are a conglomeration of numerous subtribes residing
in Arunachal Pradesh, a region considered a biodiversity hotspot. The diversity of insects of …

Cultural and ritual uses of animals beyond those for food and medicine should not be
dismissed if we wish to understand the pressure that wildlife is under. We documented such …

Identifying the accumulating agent (s) of small animal assemblages at archaeological sites
is challenging given the range of behaviors, skeletal plans, and body sizes of prey species …

In this chapter it is explained that despite the large number of publications available on
traditional foods, it is impossible to come up with one single definition that covers the entirety …

Humans have been depending on wild animals from ancient times for food, medicine,
economy, tools, and others. Santal and Oraon are two of the indigenous communities …