UMass Lowell's Nicolai Konow wants to bridge the gap between research on food processing and nutrient absorption. "There is a divide between biomechanists, who study chewing and food transport, and ...

Across animals — including humans — body mass isn’t determined solely by how much food is consumed,” a lead researcher said.

Unlike humans and many other animals, snakes don’t chew their food. They swallow their prey whole, which can include animals much larger than you might expect, such as deer, goats, and even crocodiles ...

Cattle are amazing animals and can eat fibrous plants that humans can’t digest. The ruminant digestive system is like a long ...

Gibraltar’s famous macaques have started eating soil, a behaviour linked to their access to tourist snacks, according to a new study. Scientists say it may help the animals digest high-calorie foods, ...

While poop is decidedly not on the menu for us humans, it’s a normal food for many animals. In one study in Tanzania, scientists remarked that hooded vultures showed more interest in protein-rich lion ...