
Milk-Stealing Sea Lions
In Stellar sea lions, misdirected care in the form of allonursing is common among first-time moms, whereas older, multiparous moms are very rough and unforgiving
In Stellar sea lions, misdirected care in the form of allonursing is common among first-time moms, whereas older, multiparous moms are very rough and unforgiving
Some newborns can take milk from moms other than their own. In these cases, it’s important to discern whether the mom has a hand in
Optimal foraging theory predicts that when there is intense competition for preferred resources, organisms should increase their diet breadth to include other less optimal items.
Most foods that humans eat are altered in some way before we consume them. Our species has developed elaborate ways in which to change the
As obligate predators, carnivores are faced with a tough task when it comes to maintaining a balanced diet. Although omnivorous animals such as cockroaches and
From birds to lizards and mammals, parents put effort into showing their offspring how to forage effectively. That is, how to obtain nutrition while maintaining
and on his farm he had an aphid, ee-i-ee-i-o Humans have perfected the art of farming. We have learned to create beautiful, healthy crops of
For humans who live in a household where one family member is responsible for meal preparation, the universal “Come and get it!” and “Dinner!” commands
Food signalling calls are commonplace in the animal kingdom. A diverse range of organisms use some form of communication with respect to food. The general
Food choices in the animal kingdom are assumed to adhere to the tenets of optimal foraging theory. An animal is expected to weigh the costs and