Animal Nutrition
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
October 27, 2021
Category: Animal Nutrition
Animal Nutrition
Milk-Stealing Offspring and Allonursing
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
September 22, 2021
Animal Nutrition
Optimal Foraging Theory
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.
July 7, 2021
Animal Nutrition
Food Preparation Among Animals
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
June 30, 2021
Animal Nutrition
Maintaining A Balanced Diet As An Obligate Predator
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
September 30, 2020
Animal Nutrition
Teaching Offspring How To Forage
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
August 5, 2020
Animal Nutrition
Ants Farm Aphids For Their Honeydew
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
July 29, 2020
Animal Nutrition
Primate Food Signalling Changes Depending on the Situation
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
March 25, 2020
Animal Nutrition
Altruistic Food Signalling Among Chickadees
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
March 18, 2020
Animal Nutrition
Do Animals Eat Junk Food, Too?
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
February 26, 2020