We often describe animals by their hunting strategies, and large grazers and big predators fascinate us. But what about the animals that choose not to track and take their own food? Some species have ...

I’ve often heard the word “scavenger” cast in a negative light, as if they were lowly beings. Predators on the other hand are often viewed with a sense of awe and respect. If I asked, “If you could ...

Driving down a winter road, the easiest bird to spot is sometimes the bird that’s in your path. It’s not uncommon to come ...

Scavengers often get a bad rap — hyena giggles are nefarious, crows gather in “murders” and the naked necks of vultures speak for themselves. But the bodies of the dead don’t just disappear.

What do the white-rumped vulture, the tiger shark and the spotted hyena all have in common? They are large animals that feed at least partly on carrion. And their populations are all shrinking. This ...

Driving down a winter road, the easiest bird to spot is sometimes the bird that’s in your path. It’s not uncommon to come across a group of crows having an ill-timed gathering in the middle of the ...