Simple Summary There has been controversy within the scientific literature, and in the
popular press and online media, around the safety of feeding vegan diets to dogs and cats …

The human lineage transitioned to a more carnivorous niche 2.6 mya and evolved a large
body size and slower life history, which likely increased zoonotic pathogen pressure …

Food acquisition is a fundamental process that drives animal distribution and abundance,
influencing how species respond to changing environments. Disturbances such as fire …

Species of the family Felidae are thought to be obligate carnivores. However, detection of
plants in their faeces raises questions about the role of plants in their diet. This is particularly …

Computer engineers face a dilemma. They must build systems with sufficient resources to
solve the most complex problems the systems are expected to solve, but the systems will …

Studies on resource utilisation by carnivores are essential as they aid in assessing their role
in a community, by unravelling predator–prey relationships. Globally, prey depletion is one …

Wolves are opportunistic generalists that can respond quickly to new and unique food
sources. Wolves in some ecosystems will consume berries and other fruits when they are …

Parasitic infections in wildlife are affected by biological, ecological and anthropogenic
factors and they may have important effects on both individuals and populations. In this …

To investigate diets of two sympatric carnivoran species, a leopard cat (Prionailurus
bengalensis) and a yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula), in Mt. Jeombongsan, Korea …

Echinococcus multilocularis is the most important food-borne parasite in Europe. Its natural
definitive host is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) while other canid species play a secondary role …