A simple stool sample may hold a clearer record of what you eat than a food diary ever could. In a new study, researchers ...

We all know that the early bird gets the worm, but new research shows they turn to something far more nutritious for their breakfast. Poo – either their own, or from other birds – provides them with ...

It’s a problem that ofter shocks new dog owners. It’s one of the less glamorous sides of pet ownership: discovering your dog eating poo, whether it’s their own, another dog’s, or even - even more ...

Many vegetarians who reject meat feel disgust which closely matches the aversion others feel to the idea of eating human flesh, faeces or dog meat, new research has found. A study led by the ...

The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight. Current ...

PATNA India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A 35-year-old woman in eastern India was dragged out of her home, beaten and forced to eat human faeces by a group of villagers in the latest attack linked ...

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